No. 3,695 in Dutch
snuiven
To sniff or snort.
In a sentence
Ik zag het hert in het bos rustig snuiven.
I saw the deer quietly sniffing in the forest.
In this sentence, 'snuiven' is used to describe the natural action of an animal sniffing to sense its environment.
Hij werd betrapt op het snuiven van een gevaarlijke stof.
He was caught inhaling a dangerous substance.
Here, 'snuiven' refers to the act of sniffing or inhaling substances, often specifically referring to drug abuse or the misuse of inhalants.
De geur van bloemen doet me altijd vrolijk snuiven.
The scent of flowers always makes me happily sniff.
Here, 'snuiven' indicates the action of inhaling pleasant smells or scents, expressing an enjoyable sensory experience.
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