beißen

Meaning

1. (class-1,intransitive,strong,transitive) to bite
2. (class-1,intransitive,strong,transitive) to sting; to burn; to be sharp; to be spicy
3. (class-1,reflexive,strong) to clash; to jar

Concepts

bite

sting

chew

grip

cam

snap at

snarl at

bite into

stick to

crunch

gnaw

have a smattering of

munch

nibble

go numb

grow numb

stiffen

tingle

peck

pinch

savage

chomp

burn

clasp

clench

compress

constrict

grasp

infold

push down

cut off

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbaɪ̯sən/

Etymology

From Middle High German bīzen, from Old High German bīzan.
Cognate with Dutch bijten, Low German bieten, English bite, Danish bide, Swedish bita.