Biss
bite
The German word 'Biss' is the noun form of the verb 'beissen' (to bite). It is used to describe the act of biting or the result of a bite, such as a mark left on a surface. The word can also be used figuratively to describe a person's determination or perseverance, as in 'er hat Biss' (he has bite).
Example sentences using: Biss
Der Mann wehrte den Biss eines wilden Tieres ab.
The man fended off the bite of a wild animal.
In this sentence, 'Biss' stands for a physical action made by an animal. It might also imply a dangerous or threatening situation that the man was able to avoid.
Ein kleiner Biss kann noch großen Schaden anrichten.
A small bite can still cause great damage.
This sentence uses 'Biss' to describe a small action with potentially consequential results. It might refer to literal situations with an animal or insect bite, or metaphorically to small actions with big impacts.
Ich spürte den Biss in meinem Bein.
I felt the bite in my leg.
Here, 'Biss' is used to express the act of feeling something biting. It could refer to a physical sensation or even the metaphorical 'bite' of pain or discomfort.