kitzeln
Translation
to tickle, to titillate
Examples
Die Feder kitzelt meine Nase.
The feather is tickling my nose.
Es kitzelt mich, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
I'm tempted to tell the truth.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((on sth.)) to tickle (sb.) (on sth.) He is tickling the baby on its feet.
((it tickles sb. to do sth.)) to be tempted to do sth. It tickles me to try it.
Similar Words
reizen (to irritate, tempt)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kizzilōn'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a kitten ('Kätzchen') tickling you. The sound is similar to 'kitzeln'.