Suchen
to pinch
01
kneifen
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
02
quetschen
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
03
kneifen
to cause discomfort or distress
04
zwicken
to remove the growing tip or end portion of a plant to encourage branching or bushier growth
05
stehlen
to take something in a somewhat sneaky manner
06
festnehmen
to take someone into custody
Pinch
01
Zwick
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
02
eine Prise
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
03
Festnahme
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
04
Zwick
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
05
Krise
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
06
Zwicken
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
07
Notlage
a painful or straitened circumstance
Beispiel
The chef instructed the students to pinch the edges of the pastry to create a decorative pattern.
To wake up her sleepy friend, she decided to pinch him playfully on the arm.
He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache.
When she saw the breathtaking view, she couldn't help but pinch herself to make sure it wasn't a dream.
The officers pinched the gang members during the raid.
