Verb

hinein|schnuppern

Translation

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)

Composed of 'hinein' (into) and 'schnuppern' (to sniff). The literal meaning is 'to sniff into'.

Picture an animal sniffing ('schnuppern') around to get the scent of something new 'inside' ('hinein'). It's like getting a first impression.