Stab in Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstæb/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

STAB-in

UK

stˈæb/ /ˈɪn

STAB-in

Definition

To push or drive a sharp object into someone or something, usually suddenly. Commonly used to describe a quick, forceful action into a body part or object.

Usage & Nuances

'Stab in' is almost always followed by a body part or place (e.g., 'stab in the back'). Not used figuratively—use 'stab in the back' for betrayal. This is a violent, literal expression and not used in polite conversation.

• Spanish: clavar - apuñalar (en)
• Portuguese (BR): esfaquear - enfiar (em)
• Portuguese (PT): esfaquear - enfiar (em)
• Chinese (Simplified): 刺入 - 插入
• Chinese (Traditional): 刺入 - 插入
• Hindi: घोप देना (में) - चुभो देना (में)
• Arabic: يطعن في - يغرز في
• Bengali: চুরিকাঘাত করা (ভিতরে)
• Russian: вонзить (в) - ударить ножом (в)
• Japanese: 刺す（〜に）- 突き刺す（〜に）
• Vietnamese: đâm vào
• Korean: 찔러넣다
• Turkish: saplamak (içine)
• Urdu: چبھونا (میں)
• Indonesian: menusuk ke

Example Sentences

He tried to stab in the dark room.

basic

She was stabbed in the arm.

basic

Please don’t stab in the cake with a knife.

basic

He accidentally stabbed in his own finger while cooking.

natural

They saw someone stab in a tire to let the air out.

natural

The thief tried to stab in through the wallet to get the cash inside.

natural