naschen

German (Berlin)

/ˈnaʃən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to nibble, to eat sweets on the sly

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German naschen (nibble) inherited from Old High German nascōn (smack, nibble) inherited from *hnaskwōn (make soft, tenderise, weaken, tenderize, crush, grind).

Origin

*hnaskwōn

Gloss

make soft, tenderise, weaken, tenderize, crush, grind

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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