verb
schlucken
swallow
Etwas durch den Mund in den Hals und weiter in den Magen gleiten lassen.
The German word "schlucken" is a verb meaning "to swallow". It comes from the root word related to the reflex action of passing something (usually food or liquid) from the mouth down the throat.
Similar words:
- hinunterschlucken (to swallow down)
- wegschlucken (to swallow up)
- runterschlucken (colloquial: to swallow, also emotionally, like "to put up with")
Differences:
- "Schlucken" usually focuses on the physical act of swallowing.
- Words like "verschlucken" add nuances, e.g. accidentally swallowing something or choking.
- Emotional uses (e.g., "etwas schlucken müssen") imply enduring something difficult without protest.
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Examples
Er muss die Tablette schlucken.verb
He must swallow the pill.
Er kann nicht richtig schlucken.verb
He cannot swallow properly.
Manchmal fällt es Kindern schwer, Tabletten zu schlucken.verb
Sometimes it is difficult for children to swallow tablets.
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