pinch

• Ein kleines Quantum von etwas, das man zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger halten kann; auch das Kneifen oder Zusammendrücken zwischen zwei Flächen.

A noun referring to a small amount of something that can be held between the thumb and a finger, or the act of squeezing something between two surfaces.

1. Small amountA2formal

   A very small quantity of something, especially a dry substance like salt or spice.

   Prise

   • Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
   • She used a pinch of cinnamon in the recipe.
   • A pinch of pepper is enough to season the dish.

   Synonymebitdashhintnipsmidgenspecktouchtrace

2. Squeeze actionA2formal

   An act of squeezing something, especially between the thumb and finger.

   Kneifen

   • He gave her arm a playful pinch.
   • The pinch of the crab's claw hurt a little.
   • She felt a sharp pinch when the door closed on her finger.

   Synonymenipsqueezetweak

3. Difficult situationB2informal

   A state of difficulty, hardship, or pressure.

   Schwierige Lage

   • The company is feeling the financial pinch this quarter.
   • When you're in a pinch, you can always count on your friends.
   • He was in a pinch and needed help to finish the project.

   Synonymebinddifficultydilemmafixjampickleplightpredicamentscrape

   Antonymecomforteaseprosperity

• Verb, das das Zusammendrücken oder Quetschen von etwas bezeichnet, meist zwischen Daumen und einem anderen Finger, oder das Stehlen einer Kleinigkeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of squeezing or compressing something, typically between the thumb and a finger, or to steal something small.

1. Squeeze between fingersA2formal

   To squeeze a small amount of skin or flesh between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.

   Zwischen den Fingern quetschen

   • She pinched his cheek playfully.
   • He pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
   • The child pinched her brother's arm.

   Synonymeniptweak

2. Steal or takeB1informal

   To take something, especially something small, without permission.

   Stehlen

   • Someone pinched my wallet on the bus.
   • He pinched a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
   • She pinched the last piece of cake.

   Synonymefilchliftnickpilferpurloinrip offsnatchstealswipethieve

3. Cause discomfort or painB1formal

   To cause a sharp, uncomfortable sensation, often due to tightness or pressure.

   Unbehagen oder Schmerz verursachen

   • These new shoes pinch my toes.
   • The cold wind pinched her cheeks.
   • The collar of the shirt pinches my neck.

   Synonymebitechafecompressgallhurtirritatenippainsmartsqueezesting

   Antonymecomforteaserelievesoothe