zwicken
to pinch
The German word 'zwicken' is the direct translation of 'to pinch'. It is used to describe the action of squeezing or pressing something between two hard surfaces, usually your fingers. It can also be used metaphorically, for example, when you are short of time or money, you could say 'es zwickt an allen Ecken und Enden' which means 'it pinches everywhere'.
Example sentences using: zwicken
Die Schuhe zwicken meine Füße.
The shoes pinch my feet.
In this example, 'zwicken' is used to describe the discomfort one feels when shoes do not fit well and end up pinching the feet.
Das Hemd zieht mich und zwicken meinen Hals.
The shirt is tight on me and pinches my neck.
This sentence demonstrates a common use of 'zwicken', which is used to express the feeling of something pinching or being too tight, as seen in the context of a tight shirt.
Es wird zwicken, wenn die Betäubung nachlässt.
It will pinch when the anesthesia wears off.
The word 'zwicken' can also be used to describe a sharp, sudden feeling of pain, like what is felt when anesthesia from a medical procedure wears off.