schnüffeln
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schnüffeln
- [ˈʃnʏfl̩n]
Rhymes with ʏfl̩n
Where it comes from
im 17. Jahrhundert von niederdeutsch snuffelen mit der gleichen Bedeutung entlehnt
verb schnüffle · schnüffele · schnüffelst · schnüffelt · schnüffelte
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etwas riechend zu erkennen suchen, etwas beriechen
Der Hund schnüffelte an dem Baum.
Similar: riechen, schnuppern
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etwas ausspionieren
Vorsicht, der schnüffelt hier herum.
Similar: spionieren
- Drogen über die Nase einnehmen Er schnüffelt Klebstoff.
In English
- nose to snoop
- pry to inquire into something that does not concern one; to be nosy
- sniff to make a short audible inhalation
- gumshoe to act as a detective
- sleuth act as a detective
- snoop to secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of
- sniffle to make a whimpering sound when breathing
- nuzzle to rub or touch (someone or something) with the nose, face, etc., or an object
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title = {schnüffeln},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/de/schn%C3%BCffeln},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
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