Translation of snuff into German
Verb
control
- The new policy snuffed the protests.Die neue Politik unterdrückte die Proteste.
firefighting
- She snuffed the candle before bed.Sie löschte die Kerze vor dem Schlafengehen.
Noun
candle
- She trimmed the snuff from the candle.Sie schnitt den Dochtstummel von der Kerze ab.
tobacco
finely ground tobacco for sniffing up the nose- He took a pinch of snuff and inhaled.Er nahm eine Prise Schnupftabak und inhalierte.
violent media
- The police investigated the snuff film allegations.Die Polizei untersuchte die Snuff-Film-Vorwürfe.
Adjective
tobacco product
relating to powdered tobacco inhaled through the nose- He offered me some snuff from his ornate box.Er bot mir etwas zum Schnupftabak gehörendes aus seiner verzierten Dose an.
Expressions with snuff: examples in English and translations in German
Images of snuff
(candle) Dochtstummel
Synonyms and analogies of snuff in English
Examples of snuff in a sentence
The government tried to snuff the rumors quickly. She snuffed the scent of blooming flowers. He snuffed the fragrance of the morning air. Firefighters quickly snuffed the blaze before it spread. He snuffed the match with a swift motion. The cat snuffed the air, detecting a new scent.
Wild animals often snuff the ground to find food. She snuffed the lamp to prevent smoke. They snuffed the torches before leaving the cave. The snuff was carefully removed to prevent smoke. He discarded the snuff before lighting the candle again. The old man offered snuff to his guests. She found a box of snuff in the antique shop. The documentary explored the dark world of snuff films. Rumors of a snuff film circulated in the town. He carried a small tin of snuff in his pocket. Snuff was a popular product in the 18th century. The snuff curtains matched the vintage decor. Her dress was a snuff color, blending with the autumn leaves.
Translations of "snuff" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Many people prefer snuff because it does not leave lingering smoke behind.
Viele Menschen bevorzugen Schnupftabak, weil er keinen anhaltenden Rauch hinterlässt.
Avoid any irritating products like sugar, alcohol and snuff.
Vermeiden Sie störende Produkte wie Zucker, Alkohol und Tabak.
Then let me snuff you out completely.
Dann muss ich dich wohl endgültig auslöschen.
His finger was poised to snuff the candle, marking the moment of finality.
Sein Finger war bereit, die Kerze zu löschen und den Moment des Endes zu markieren.
During the party, he decided to snuff the fragrant spices everyone was raving about.
Während der Party entschied er sich, die duftenden Gewürze zu schnupfen, über die alle schwärmten.
snuff: Examples and translations in context
He offered me a tin of snuff tobacco that smelled remarkably fragrant.
Er bot mir eine Dose Schnupftabak an, die bemerkenswert duftend roch.
While many prefer smoking, he swore by the pleasures of snuff tobacco.
Während viele das Rauchen bevorzugen, schwor er auf die Vorzüge von Schnupftabak.
He took a small pinch of snuff from the tin before the meeting.
Vor dem Meeting nahm er eine kleine Prise Schnupftabak aus der Dose.
Traditionally, snuff is taken with a deft pinch between the fingers.
Traditionell wird Schnupftabak mit einem geschickten Prise zwischen den Fingern genommen.
During the festival, some people offered snuff as a traditional gift.
Während des Festes boten einige Leute Schnupftabak als traditionelles Geschenk an.
The snuff is still the top preventable cause of mortality.
Der Schnupftabak ist nach wie vor das Top vermeidbare Todesursache.
His fingers were stained with snuff as he enjoyed the ritual of inhaling.
Seine Finger waren mit Schnupftabak befleckt, während er das Ritual des Inhalierens genoss.
She offered him some snuff while they sat together on the porch.
Sie bot ihm etwas Schnupftabak an, während sie gemeinsam auf der Veranda saßen.
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