Verb

hinein|schnuppern

to get a taste of, to try out, to dip one's toes into

Ich möchte in den neuen Kurs hineinschnuppern.

I want to get a taste of the new course.

Sie durfte in den Beruf des Arztes hineinschnuppern.

She was allowed to get a taste of the medical profession.

to get a taste of ((sth.)) Ich möchte in den neuen Kurs hineinschnuppern.

ausprobieren (to try out), kennenlernen (to get to know)

From 'hinein' (into) + 'schnuppern' (to sniff). Literally 'to sniff into something'.

Imagine a dog 'sniffing' ('schnuppern') its way 'into' ('hinein') a new area to check it out. This is what you do when you try something new for a short time.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.