Betäuben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Betäuben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to anesthetize", "to numb" or "to stun".

Essential properties of "betäuben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: betäuben
  • Simple past: betäubte
  • Participle: betäubt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "betäuben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make insensitive or temporarily unconscious"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arzt musste den Patienten betäuben, bevor er operiert werden konnte.The doctor had to anesthetize the patient before he could be operated on.
  2. Das Medikament wird verwendet, um Schmerzen zu betäuben.The medication is used to numb pain.
  3. Der Schlag auf den Kopf betäubte ihn für einen Moment.The blow to the head stunned him for a moment.

2.) "To daze or confuse someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die laute Musik betäubte seine Sinne.The loud music dazed his senses.
  2. Der plötzliche Schock betäubte sie für einige Minuten.The sudden shock stunned her for a few minutes.
  3. Die schlechten Nachrichten betäubten ihn völlig.The bad news completely overwhelmed him.
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