der Husten, -
cough
Ein plötzliches, kräftiges Ausatmen durch Mund oder Nase, um die Atemwege von Schleim oder Reizstoffen zu befreien.
The German word "Husten" is a noun (masculine: der Husten) meaning "cough". It comes from the verb "husten", which means "to cough".
Similar words:
- Hustenreiz (coughing irritation)
- Reizhusten (dry cough)
- Hustenanfall (coughing fit)
Difference:
While "Husten" refers generally to the act or symptom of coughing, related words specify types or related sensations of cough (e.g., "Reizhusten" is a dry, irritating cough, whereas "Hustenanfall" denotes an intense episode).
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Examples
Der Husten stört meinen Schlaf.noun
The cough disturbs my sleep.
Ein starker Husten quält ihn seit Tagen.noun
A severe cough has been tormenting him for days.
Ein starker Husten setzte plötzlich ein.noun
A strong cough suddenly started.
Wegen des Hustens sollte er zum Arzt gehen.noun
Because of the coughing, he should go to the doctor.
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