sniff

• Substantiv, das das Einatmen durch die Nase bezeichnet, um einen Geruch wahrzunehmen oder zu prüfen; auch das dabei hörbare Geräusch.

A noun referring to the act of inhaling through the nose to detect or sense an odor.

1. Sensing an odorA2formal

   The act of inhaling through the nose to detect a smell.

   Schnuppern

   • He took a sniff of the freshly baked bread.
   • One sniff of the perfume told her it was expensive.
   • The dog gave a quick sniff of the ground.

   Synonymesmellsnuffwhiff

2. Inhalation soundA2informal

   A short, audible breath taken through the nose, often indicating a cold or emotion.

   Schniefen

   • She gave a loud sniff and wiped her nose.
   • I heard a sniff from the back of the room.
   • His sniff was a sign of his allergies acting up.

   Synonymesnifflesnortsnuffsnuffle

• Verb, das das Einatmen von Luft durch die Nase mit Geräusch bezeichnet, meist um einen Geruch wahrzunehmen oder die Nasengänge zu reinigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of inhaling air audibly through the nose, typically to detect a smell or to clear the nasal passages.

1. Perceive by inhaling through the noseA2formal

   To smell something by taking air in through the nose, often to detect an odor.

   Schnüffeln

   • The dog sniffed the ground to find the trail.
   • She sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
   • He sniffed the air and recognized the scent of rain.

   Synonymenosescentsmellsnuff

2. Inhale audibly through the noseA2informal

   To draw air into the nose in a way that makes a sound, often due to a cold, crying, or trying to clear the nose.

   Schniefen

   • He sniffed loudly because of his allergies.
   • She sniffed back her tears during the sad movie.
   • Stop sniffing and blow your nose.

   Synonymesnifflesnuffle

   Antonymeexhale

Phrasal-Variantensniff out