sniff
US /snɪf/
UK /snɪf/

1.
schnüffeln, schniefen
draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop the nose from running, or to express contempt
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The dog began to sniff at the stranger's shoes.
Der Hund begann an den Schuhen des Fremden zu schnüffeln.
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She gave a disdainful sniff at his suggestion.
Sie gab ein verächtliches Schnauben auf seinen Vorschlag.