Rauchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rauchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to smoke", "smoke" or "to fume".

Essential properties of "rauchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: rauchen
  • Simple past: rauchte
  • Participle: geraucht

See full conjugation of rauchen

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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 "rauchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To inhale and exhale smoke"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er raucht seit zwanzig Jahren.He has been smoking for twenty years.
  2. Hier darf man nicht rauchen.You are not allowed to smoke here.
  3. Sie hat aufgehört zu rauchen.She has stopped smoking.

2.) "To emit smoke or vapor"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schornstein raucht stark.The chimney is smoking heavily.
  2. Die Ruinen rauchten noch tagelang nach dem Feuer.The ruins were still smoking for days after the fire.
  3. Sein Atem rauchte in der kalten Luft.His breath steamed in the cold air.
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