Translation of prick into German
Noun
sensation
- He felt a prick of pain in his arm.Er fühlte einen Stich im Arm.
Verb
pierce
make a small hole with a sharp object- She pricked her finger with a needle.Sie stach sich mit einer Nadel in den Finger.
sting
cause a sharp physical pain- The thorn pricked his skin painfully.Der Dorn hat schmerzhaft seine Haut gestochen.
goad
stimulate or incite someone- His words pricked her into action.Seine Worte stachelten sie zum Handeln an.
Expressions with prick: examples in English and translations in German
Images of prick

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Synonyms and analogies of prick in English
Examples of prick in a sentence
The cactus had a sharp prick on its surface. He felt embarrassed when his prick was mentioned. The doctor examined his prick for any issues. Don't be such a prick to your friends. She called him a prick for his rude behavior. A prick of fear ran down her spine.
The needle gave a quick prick to his finger. The thorn pricked the balloon, causing it to pop. He pricked the sausage with a fork before cooking. She winced as the needle pricked her finger. The cactus pricked him when he touched it. The coach pricked the team to improve their performance. Her remarks pricked him to reconsider his decision. She pricked the fabric to create a pattern. The artist pricked the canvas with precision. Regret pricked his heart as he remembered. Her words pricked his conscience deeply. Gardeners often prick seedlings into larger trays. It's time to prick the young plants into the garden.
Translations of "prick" in Context ordered by category and frequency
The prick from the cactus was sharper than I had anticipated.
Der Stich des Kaktus war schärfer als ich erwartet hatte.
Yeah, then we could save money, you cheap prick.
Ja, so könnten wir Geld sparen, du geiziger Penner.
After the prick from the nettle, he quickly moved away.
Nach dem Stechen der Brennnessel zog er sich schnell zurück.
Firmly prick the dough with a fork and lay loosely over the pears.
Teig mit einer Gabel dicht einstechen, locker auf die Schalotten legen.
The thistle can prick you unexpectedly while walking in the field.
Die Distel kann dich unerwartet stechen, während du über das Feld läufst.
Mention free pizza at work and everyone will prick up their ears instantly.
Erwähne kostenlose Pizza im Büro, und alle spitzen sofort die Ohren.
prick: Examples and translations in context
A quick prick on the arm reminded him of his vaccination.
Ein kurzer Stich im Arm erinnerte ihn an seine Impfung.
After the prick from the pin, she smiled and continued her work.
Nach dem Stich der Nadel lächelte sie und setzte ihre Arbeit fort.
I noticed a tiny prick at the tip of my finger while crafting.
Beim Basteln bemerkte ich einen winzigen Stich an meiner Fingerspitze.
As she sewed, the prick from the needle barely registered.
Beim Nähen nahm sie den Stich der Nadel kaum wahr.
I felt a prick on my finger when I touched the cactus.
Ich spürte einen Stich am Finger, als ich den Kaktus berührte.
She felt a prick on her finger when she accidentally touched the thorn.
Als sie versehentlich den Dorn berührte, fühlte sie einen Stich am Finger.
A sudden prick on her arm startled her during the hike.
Ein plötzlicher Stich am Arm erschreckte sie während der Wanderung.
The prick on my leg reminded me to check for any splinters.
Der Stich an meinem Bein erinnerte mich daran, nach Splittern zu suchen.