der Snack
snack
A small meal eaten between main meals.
EXAMPLE
Für den kleinen Hunger am Nachmittag habe ich immer einen gesunden Snack dabei.
For a little afternoon hunger, I always have a healthy snack with me.
der Snack
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Meanings
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Origin of the word
'Snack' is a word from English that has been fully adopted into German usage. It is used, as in English, for a small meal between meals.
EXAMPLE
Im Büro habe ich immer einen kleinen Snack in der Schublade.
At the office, I always have a small snack in my drawer.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Snack' are 'essen' (to eat), 'sich machen' (to make oneself), or 'nehmen' (to take). Typical adjectives are 'klein' (small), 'schnell' (quick), or 'gesund' (healthy).
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Sport esse ich oft noch einen schnellen Snack.
Before exercising, I often eat a quick snack.
Typical context
The word 'Snack' is often mentioned together with the reason for the small meal. Typical phrases are 'ein Snack für zwischendurch' (a snack between meals) or 'ein Snack für den kleinen Hunger' (a snack for when you're a little hungry).
EXAMPLE
Ein Apfel ist ein guter Snack für zwischendurch.
An apple is a good snack between meals.
Compare with
Snack vs Imbiss
snack / snack bar
Imbiss and Snack can both refer to a small meal between the main meals. Snack usually sounds more casual and conversational, while Imbiss sounds more neutral. Snack is therefore often a good choice in an informal conversation, while Imbiss fits a neutral description.
Snack
Vor der Wanderung holen wir uns noch schnell einen Snack.
Before the hike, we quickly grab a snack.
Imbiss
Vor der Wanderung nehmen wir noch einen kleinen Imbiss zu uns.
Before the hike, we have a small snack.
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