verb
niesen
tüsszenteni
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 is a simple verb and not made up of smaller component words.
- It describes the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually caused by irritation in the nasal passage.
Similar words:
- husten (to cough)
- schnauben (to snort)
- hatschen (to gasp/snort, less common)
Difference:
- "Niesen" specifically refers to a sneeze, a sudden burst of air, usually caused by irritation.
- "Husten" (coughing) relates to clearing the throat or chest from mucus or irritation.
- "Schnauben" and "hatschen" describe other respiratory sounds, but are less common or context-specific.
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Examples
Er muss oft niesen.verb
Gyakran kell tüsszentenie.
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