schnuppern
Translation
to sniff, to snuffle, to get a taste of, to try out
Examples
Der Hund schnuppert an der Blume.
The dog is sniffing the flower.
Sie will in den Beruf hineinschnuppern.
She wants to get a taste of the profession.
Grammar Patterns
((an+3)) to sniff at sth. The dog is sniffing at the flower.
((in+4)) to get a taste of sth. She wants to get a taste of the profession.
Similar Words
riechen (to smell), wittern (to scent)
Etymology
Related to the sound 'schn-', often associated with the nose, like in 'Schnupfen' (a cold/sniffles).
Memory Tips
Imagine a puppy ('Schnuffi') curiously 'schnuppern' (sniffing) at everything it finds.