der Schnupfen, /Schnupfen
cold
Eine leichte Erkältung der Nase, bei der sie läuft oder verstopft ist.
The German word "Schnupfen" is a noun that means "cold" or "nasal congestion"—specifically, the common cold affecting the nose. It is related to the verb "schnupfen" meaning "to sniff" or "to have a runny nose".
Similar words:
- Erkältung (cold, general illness)
- Rhinitis (more medical term for nasal inflammation)
Difference:
"Schnupfen" specifically refers to the nasal symptoms or runny nose often occurring with a cold, while "Erkältung" covers a broader cold or chilly illness affecting the respiratory system more generally. "Rhinitis" is the medical term for inflammation of the nasal mucosa and includes allergic or non-infectious causes, unlike the common viral "Schnupfen".
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Examples
Sein Schnupfen stört ihn beim Atmen.noun
His cold interferes with his breathing.
Hast du auch einen starken Schnupfen?noun
Do you also have a bad cold?
Mit diesem Schnupfen bleibe ich heute zu Hause.noun
With this cold, I'm staying home today.
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