riechen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to smell

riechen — German verb meaning to smell (B1)
riechen — German word reference | DeuTale

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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