beißen
Translation
to bite, to sting
Examples
Der Hund beißt nicht.
The dog doesn't bite.
Die Mücke hat mich gebissen.
The mosquito bit me.
Der Rauch beißt in den Augen.
The smoke stings the eyes.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) to bite (sb./sth.) The dog bit the postman.
((in et4)) to bite into (sth.) He bit into the sour apple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zubeißen, stechen; Antonyms: streicheln (to stroke)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bīzan', cognate with the English word 'bite'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to its English equivalent, 'bite', making it easy to remember.