Husten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Husten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to cough" or "cough". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Husten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: husten
  • Simple past: hustete
  • Participle: gehustet

See full conjugation of husten

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Husten
  • Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To expel air from lungs abruptly and noisily (verb)"

"Husten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste die ganze Nacht husten.He had to cough all night.
  2. Wenn ich erkältet bin, fange ich an zu husten.When I have a cold, I start to cough.
  3. Der Rauch ließ ihn husten.The smoke made him cough.

2.) "The act or sound of coughing (noun)"

"Husten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Husten wurde immer schlimmer.His cough got worse and worse.
  2. Der Husten störte den Vortrag.The cough interrupted the lecture.
  3. Ein trockener Husten kann sehr unangenehm sein.A dry cough can be very unpleasant.
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