English–German
“sneak” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlaɪ̯çən/
Example
Er schleicht durch das Zimmer, ohne das Licht anzumachen.
He is sneaking through the room without turning on the light.
How to say “sneak” in German
“Sneak” in German is schleichen.
A cautious figure advances in near silence, sometimes approaching a person or place and sometimes merely crossing ground at a slow pace.
Example sentences with schleichen
Die Katze schleicht wie eine Raubkatze durch das hohe Gras.
The cat sneaks through the tall grass like a big cat.
Tips for using schleichen
- The simple verb often takes a path phrase such as "durch den Raum," while "sich anschleichen" specifically describes sneaking up on someone or something.