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noun

der Durchfall, ¨-e

diarrhea

Wenn man krank ist und sehr oft auf die Toilette muss, weil der Stuhlgang flüssig wie Wasser ist.

The German word "Durchfall" is a compound noun made up of "durch" (through) and "Fall" (fall or case). It means diarrhea, referring to a medical condition characterized by frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements.

Similar words:

  • "Diarrhö" (medical term for diarrhea)
  • "Erbrechen" (vomiting, related symptom)
  • "Magen-Darm-Grippe" (stomach flu, broader condition)

Differences:

  • "Durchfall" specifically refers to diarrhea, while "Diarrhö" is typically used in medical contexts.
  • "Erbrechen" means vomiting, which is a different symptom.
  • "Magen-Darm-Grippe" refers to an illness that may cause diarrhea among other symptoms.

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Examples

Nach dem Essen bekam er plötzlich Durchfall.noun

After eating, he suddenly got diarrhea.

Wegen des Durchfalls blieb sie zu Hause.noun

Because of the diarrhea, she stayed home.

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