der Schnupftabak
Translation
snuff, snuff tobacco
Examples
Mein Großvater nahm früher Schnupftabak.
My grandfather used to take snuff.
Schnupftabak ist heute nicht mehr so beliebt.
Snuff is not so popular anymore today.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to take ((sth.)) He takes snuff.
Similar Words
Kautabak (chewing tobacco)
Etymology
A compound word: 'schnupfen' (to sniff) + 'Tabak' (tobacco). Literally 'sniff tobacco'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'schnupfen' (to sniff) + 'Tabak' (tobacco). It's tobacco that you sniff.