riechen
B1 Verb
English Translation
to smell
What does „riechen" mean in English?
„riechen" is a German verb meaning "to smell" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Dieses Parfüm riecht sehr gut.
This perfume smells very good.
2
Im ganzen Haus riecht es nach Farbe.
The whole house smells of paint.
3
Ich bin erkältet. Ich kann nichts riechen.
I have a cold. I can't smell anything.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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