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Nibble
01
hapje, biss
a small bite of food
What is a "nibble"?
A nibble refers to a small, casual snack or bite-sized portion of food. It is typically consumed between meals or as a light snack. Nibbles can include a variety of items such as nuts, cheese cubes, vegetable sticks with dip, crackers, or small pieces of fruit. They are often served at social gatherings or parties as appetizers or finger foods to enjoy while mingling with others.
02
knabbelen, aanknabbelen
gentle biting
to nibble
01
knabbelen, snacken
to eat small amounts of food often
Intransitive
Example
He nibbled at his desk, enjoying small bites of his lunch.
02
nibbelen, afknabbelen
to take small, light bites from something
Transitive: to nibble food
Example
The rabbit nibbled the lettuce leaves, picking at them one by one.
He nibbled the edges of the bread, slowly finishing his snack.
The child nibbled on his apple as he walked to school.
03
zacht bijten, knabbelen
to gently bite, usually as a sign of affection or when feeling nervous
Transitive: to nibble a part of body | to nibble on a part of body
Example
The cat affectionately nibbled on its owner 's fingers as a sign of trust.
He gently nibbled her ear while they cuddled on the couch.
He playfully nibbled her shoulder as they joked together.
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