verb
seufzen
sigh
Man lässt tief und hörbar die Luft aus dem Mund ausströmen, oft weil man traurig, müde oder erleichtert ist.
The German word "seufzen" is a verb that means "to sigh". It is derived from the noun "der Seufzer" which means "sigh". "Seufzen" is used to describe the act of exhaling audibly to express relief, fatigue, sadness, or disappointment.
Similar words in German include:
- "ächzen" – to groan
- "stöhnen" – to moan
Differences:
- Seufzen vs. Ächzen: While "seufzen" often conveys a sense of relief or exasperation, "ächzen" often denotes a response to pain or heavy exertion.
- Seufzen vs. Stöhnen: "Stöhnen" is usually associated with more intense feelings and sounds of discomfort or pleasure, whereas "seufzen" is typically milder and more reflective in nature.
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Examples
Warum seufzt du eigentlich den ganzen Tag?verb
Why are you actually sighing all day?
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