snatching

ˈsnætʃɪŋ
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Translation of snatching into German,

Noun

1.

time

brief period or fragment of something
Bruchstück n
  • I heard a snatching of their conversation.Ich hörte ein Bruchstück ihres Gesprächs.
2.

theft

act of taking something quickly by force
Wegreißen Raub mEntreißen
  • The snatching of her purse was swift.Das Wegreißen ihrer Handtasche war schnell.
3.

weightlifting

TECH.
competitive lift from floor to overhead
TECH.
  • He excelled in the snatching event.Er glänzte im Reißen-Wettbewerb.

Adjective

quick grabbing

characterized by quick, forceful grabbing
schnappend
  • The snatching wind took my hat away.Der Wind war schnappend und riss mir den Hut vom Kopf.
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Expressions with snatching: examples in English and translations in German

Altersunterschiedsbeziehung
Cradle-snatching is often frowned upon in some cultures.
Handtaschenraub
Purse snatching is common in crowded places.
Babyraub
The police investigated a case of baby-snatching.

Synonyms and analogies of snatching in English

Examples of snatching in a sentence

  • She remembered a snatching of the song.
  • Snatching of phones has become common in the city.
  • The snatching of the documents was caught on camera.
  • Her training focused on improving her snatching technique.
  • The snatching requires both strength and precision.
  • The snatching thief grabbed her purse.
snatch
snætʃ
Verb
1.

action

tr.
take or seize hastily without permission
tr.
  • The thief snatched her purse and ran.Der Dieb schnappte ihre Handtasche und rannte davon.
2.

sports

intr.
attempt to seize something suddenly
intr.
  • He snatched at the falling leaf.Er schnappte nach dem fallenden Blatt.
3.

competition

tr.
take a victory at the last moment
tr.
  • They snatched victory in the final seconds.Sie errangen den Sieg in den letzten Sekunden.
4.

weightlifting

tr.TECH.
lift a weight overhead in one quick movement
tr.TECH.
reißen hochreißen
  • He snatched the barbell effortlessly.Er riss die Hantel mühelos.
Noun
1.

grabbing action

quick, sudden grab or movement
  • He made a quick snatch at the falling papers..Er machte ein schnelles Schnappen nach den fallenden Papieren
2.

sound fragment

piece of some sound, usually music or conversation
  • I heard a snatch of their conversation.Ich hörte einen Ausschnitt ihres Gesprächs.
3.

sports

TECH.
competitive weightlifting event lifting a barbell overhead
TECH.
Reißen Gewichtheberdisziplin
  • She excelled in the snatch at the competition.Sie glänzte im Reißen beim Wettkampf.

Expressions with snatch: examples in English and translations in German

einen Blick erhaschen
verstohlen schauen
He tried to snatch a look at her notes during the test.
Blitzdiebstahl
The thief executed a snatch and grab at the store.
greifen nach
schnappen nach
He tried to snatch at the falling book.
die Gelegenheit ergreifen
eine Chance nutzen
She snatched at an opportunity to travel abroad.
ein Nickerchen machen
kurz schlafen
I tried to snatch some sleep before my next shift.
schnappen
She snatched up the last cookie from the plate..

Translations of "snatching" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieEntführungnf.

Parents are terrified after the recent snatching in their quiet neighborhood.

Eltern sind nach der kürzlichen Entführung in ihrem ruhigen Viertel verängstigt.

The news reported a snatching that occurred near the school yesterday afternoon.

Die Nachrichten berichteten gestern Nachmittag über eine Entführung in der Nähe der Schule.

dasWegreißennn.

109 The phrase in Acts 1:10 strongly suggests a gradual ascension, not a sudden snatching away.

109 Die Phrase in Apostelgeschichte 1,10 legt stark eine graduelle Auffahrt nahe, kein plötzliches Wegreißen.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, the order is: 1) shout, voice, trumpet, decent, resurrection; 2) snatching up.

In 1.Thessalonicher 4,16-17, ist die Reihenfolge: 1) Ruf, Stimme, Posaune, Herabkommen; 2) Auferweckung; 3) Wegreißen.

derRaubnm.

Pick-pocketing and snatching of valuables may occasionally occur which may lead you into an inconvenient situation.

Gelegentlich kann es zu Taschendiebstahl und Raub von Wertsachen kommen, was Sie in eine unangenehme Situation bringen kann.

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Other translations for snatching:

  • schnappen
  • schnappte

snatching: Examples and translations in context

The police are investigating the snatching of a young girl from the park.

Die Polizei ermittelt wegen der Entführung eines jungen Mädchens aus dem Park.

The mother reported her child's snatching to the police immediately after it happened.

Die Mutter meldete die Entführung ihres Kindes sofort nach dem Vorfall der Polizei.

Witnesses described the snatching as quick and shocking, leaving the community in fear.

Zeugen beschrieben die Entführung als schnell und schockierend, was die Gemeinde in Angst versetzte.

She lived in constant fear of a snatching happening to her little brother.

Sie lebte in ständiger Angst, dass ihrem kleinen Bruder eine Entführung zustoßen könnte.

Many films depict snatching as a dramatic crime, often sensationalizing real-life fears.

Viele Filme stellen Entführungen als dramatisches Verbrechen dar und schüren oft die realen Ängste.

Local authorities launched a campaign to educate families about preventing snatching.

Die lokalen Behörden starteten eine Kampagne, um Familien über die Verhinderung von Entführungen aufzuklären.

The authorities released sketches of suspects involved in a recent snatching.

Die Behörden veröffentlichten Phantombilder von Verdächtigen, die an einer kürzlichen Entführung beteiligt waren.

After the snatching, the authorities set up a task force to catch the criminals.

Nach der Entführung richteten die Behörden eine Taskforce ein, um die Kriminellen zu fassen.

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purse snatchingcradle-snatching
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