English–German

“grin” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁɪnzən/

Example

Er grinst die ganze Zeit.

He's been grinning the whole time.

Illustration for grinsen (grin)

How to say “grin” in German

“Grin” in German is grinsen.

A narrow toothy smile that can signal amusement, smugness, or mockery.

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

Example sentences with grinsen

Sie grinst schelmisch, als sie den Witz hört.

She grins mischievously when she hears the joke.

Tips for using grinsen

  • The separable verb angrinsen takes an accusative object, as in 'Er grinste mich an' for 'He grinned at me.'

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