Tick

derNoun

tick (sound or quirk)

English translations

  1. 01

    Zecke

  2. 02

    Takt

  3. 03

    tike

Word details

German meaning
Ein Tick ist eine unwillkürliche, sich wiederholende Bewegung oder Lautäußerung.
English meaning
A tic is an involuntary, repetitive movement or vocalization.
Synonym
Macke, Marotte
German example
Er hat den Tick, ständig mit den Fingern zu schnippen.
English example
He has a tic of constantly snapping his fingers.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Tick
Plural Form
die Ticks

Example sentences with “Tick”

  1. Der Tick der Uhr ist laut. (The tick of the clock is loud.)

Frequently asked questions

How does this differ from 'Tic'?

'Tick' is used for sounds or as a synonym for 'quirk', whereas 'Tic' is usually medical. Masculine (der).