piken
to prick; to sting
English translations
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Word details
- German meaning
- (veraltet) Stechen, stoßen; auch: hänseln, necken.
- English meaning
- To poke, to tease
- Synonym
- stechen, bohren
- German example
- Er pikte ihn mit dem Finger in die Seite.
- English example
- He poked him in the side with his finger.
- Auxiliary Verb
- haben
- Present
- ich pike du pikst er/sie/es ich pikt wir piken ihr piket sie piken
- Past Participle
- ich habe gepikt du hast gepikt er/sie/es hat gepikt wir haben gepikt ihr habt gepikt sie haben gepikt
- Past
- ich pikte du piktest er/sie/es pikte wir pikten ihr piktet sie pikten
Related words
- Pike
Peak
- Philippika
A philippic is a passionate, often bitter speech or writing that sharply attacks someone or something.
Example sentences with “piken”
Die Nadel pikt. (The needle pricks.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'piken' common?
It is often used in colloquial speech for small, sharp pricks or stings.