verb
niesen
sneeze
Luft kommt plötzlich laut aus der Nase und dem Mund, oft wenn etwas in der Nase kitzelt oder stört.
The German word "niesen" is a verb that means "to sneeze." It refers to the involuntary reflex of expelling air suddenly through the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation in the nasal passages.
Similar words:
- "hatschen" (colloquial, also means to butt or sneeze loudly)
- There's no exact synonym that fully captures "niesen," but related expressions about reflexive reactions to irritation include "husten" (to cough).
Difference:
- "niesen" specifically describes sneezing, while "husten" refers to coughing, a different reflex.
- Other words may be colloquial or describe loud sneezing but are less common or precise.
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Examples
Er muss oft niesen.verb
He has to sneeze often.
Manchmal muss er laut niesen.verb
Sometimes he has to sneeze loudly.
Gestern nieste sie den ganzen Tag.verb
Yesterday she sneezed the whole day.
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