husten
cough
Luft plötzlich und kräftig aus dem Hals ausstoßen, oft weil etwas kratzt oder stört.
The German word "husten" is a verb that means "to cough." The word itself does not break down into smaller components since it is a root verb with no prefixes or suffixes that alter its basic meaning.
Similar words in German can include "schluchzen" (to sob) and "niesen" (to sneeze), though these refer to different actions. The primary difference is that "husten" specifically refers to the act of coughing, which usually involves a forceful release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airways, while "schluchzen" and "niesen" describe entirely different bodily actions.
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Examples
Du solltest nicht so viel husten.verb
You should not cough so much.
Er muss wegen seiner Erkältung oft husten.verb
Because of his cold, he often has to cough.
Warum hustest du so stark?verb
Why are you coughing so hard?
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