abbeißen

Meaning

1. (class-1, strong) to bite off
2. (class-1, strong) to snap off
3. (class-1, reflexive, strong) to pursue, to strive after, to strive to

Concepts

bite off

bite

clench

compress

constrict

eat up

grasp

grip

infold

push down

bite through

gnaw through

clasp

Synonyms

beißen

durchbeißen

durchnagen

Translations

mordre

morder

morder

mordere

δαγκώνω

afbijten

demordere

addentare

prendere

mordere

depascere

praemordere

mossegar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈapˌbaɪ̯sn̩/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German: abebīzen

Inherited from Old High German: ababīzan

In summary

From Middle High German abebīzen, from Old High German ababīzan, equivalent to ab- (“off”) + beißen (“bite”).