English–German

“bite” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯sn̩/

Example

Der Hund beißt den Knochen.

The dog bites the bone.

Illustration for beißen (bite)

How to say “bite” in German

“Bite” in German is beißen.

Teeth seize part of something and press into it with enough force to mark, hold, or divide it.

Full entry for beißen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beißen

Er beißt sich aus Versehen auf die Zunge.

He accidentally bites his tongue.

Tips for using beißen

  • Beißen in etwas means to bite into something, while kauen describes chewing after the bite.

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