hinein|schnuppern
Translation
to get a taste of, to try out, to dip one's toes into
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
to get a taste of ((sth.)) Ich möchte in den neuen Kurs hineinschnuppern.
Similar Words
ausprobieren (to try out), kennenlernen (to get to know)
Etymology
From 'hinein' (into) + 'schnuppern' (to sniff). Literally 'to sniff into something'.
Memory Tips
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.