Bite into Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
BYT IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
bˈaɪt/ /ˈɪntʊ
BYT IN-tuh
Definition
To put something in your mouth and press down with your teeth, usually to eat it; also used metaphorically for dealing with or experiencing something strongly.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for food—'bite into an apple.' Can be used figuratively, meaning to start experiencing something with impact, e.g. 'taxes bite into profits.' Usually informal.
Spanish: morder - clavar los dientes enPortuguese (BR): morder - dar uma mordida emPortuguese (PT): morder - dar uma dentada emChinese (Simplified): 咬下去Chinese (Traditional): 咬下去Hindi: काटना (में)Arabic: يعضّBengali: কামড়ানো - কামড় বসানোRussian: вкусить - вонзиться зубами - ущемить (финансы)Japanese: かじりつくVietnamese: cắn vàoKorean: 베어 물다 - 영향을 미치다(비유적으로)Turkish: ısırmak - diş geçirmekUrdu: کاٹنا - اثرانداز ہونا (تشبیہاً)Indonesian: menggigit - mulai merasa (secara kiasan)
Example Sentences
She loves to bite into a fresh apple.
basic
I bit into my sandwich and tasted the cheese.
basic
Be careful when you bite into hot food.
basic
As soon as you bite into the cookie, you'll feel the chocolate melt.
natural
He hesitated before biting into the strange-looking fruit.
natural
Those unexpected bills really bit into my savings this month.
natural