verb
zwicken
pinch
The German word "zwicken" is a verb that means "to pinch" or "to nip". It refers to a quick, often slight bite or squeeze of the skin, usually causing mild discomfort.
- The root "zwick-" comes from a sound or action imitating the pinch itself.
Similar words:
- kneifen (to pinch or squeeze harder)
- zwacken (colloquial for pinch)
- kneifen often implies a stronger or more deliberate pinch, while zwicken usually suggests a small, sometimes playful pinch.
Difference:
"Zwicken" is softer, sometimes playful or incidental, whereas "kneifen" is often stronger or more intentional.
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Examples
Die Schuhe zwicken ein bisschen.verb
The shoes pinch a little.
Manchmal zwicken neue Socken an den Zehen.verb
Sometimes new socks pinch at the toes.
Neue Hosen zwicken oft am Anfang.verb
New pants often pinch at the beginning.
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