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How do you say "to smell (something)" in German?
riechen
In German, "to smell (something)" is riechen.
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Pronunciation
REE-chen. Long 'i', stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Strong verb, past tense roch, past participle gerochen. Takes accusative object or can be used reflexively.
Example sentence
Ich rieche Blumen.
I smell flowers.
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How to remember riechen
Riechen is smelling. Your nose reaches out (riechen) to detect scents.
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Questions about riechen
How do you say "to smell (something)" in German?
In German, "to smell (something)" is riechen. It is a noun.
How is riechen written in German?
riechen is written using the standard German script.
How is riechen used in a sentence?
Use riechen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ich rieche Blumen. (I smell flowers.).
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