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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSnag
/snæɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To catch on a sharp or projecting object, resulting in a tear or obstruction.
"She accidentally snagged her sweater on a loose nail." - 2
To successfully catch, obtain, or acquire something quickly or opportunistically.
"He managed to snag the last remaining ticket for the concert."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from late Middle English, 'snag' likely stems from Old Norse roots related to projections or tree stumps. Over centuries, the meaning expanded from a physical projection or jagged stump to metaphorically catching on something, and eventually to successfully capturing or acquiring an object or opportunity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Snag" is said worldwide
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accrocher
Transliteration: a-kro-she
"Il a failli accrocher sa chemise."
ergattern
Transliteration: er-gat-ern
"Sie konnte noch Karten ergattern."
acciuffare
Transliteration: at-chuf-fa-re
"Sono riuscito ad acciuffare l'ultima occasione."
pillar
Transliteration: pi-lyar
"Logró pillar un buen descuento."
descolar
Transliteration: des-ko-lar
"Ele conseguiu descolar um bom emprego."
पकड़ना
Transliteration: pakadna
"उसने आख़िरकार सीट पकड़ ली।"
抢到
Transliteration: qiǎng dào
"他幸运地抢到了最后一张门票。"
잡다
Transliteration: jap-da
"그는 좋은 기회를 잡았다."
手に入れる
Transliteration: te ni ireru
"彼女はチケットを手に入れた。"
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