/moɾˈðeɾ/
#1902 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to bite
Word origin
From Latin mordere ('to bite'). The same root gives English 'morsel' and 'remorse'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mordere
- English cognates
- morsel, remorse
Grammar
Verb type-er stem-changing (o>ue)
Examples
, .
Be careful, the dog might bite.
muerde .
The child bites into the apple eagerly.
, muerde.
If the cat gets frightened, it bites.
¿ mosquito ?
Has a mosquito bitten you on the arm?
muerdas , .
Do not bite the pen, it is a bad habit.
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