Saugen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Saugen" is used as verb with the meaning of "suck", "absorb" or "aspirate".

Essential properties of "saugen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: saugen
  • Simple past: sog
  • Participle: gesogen

See full conjugation of saugen

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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 "saugen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To aspirate or absorb by suction"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Baby saugt an der Flasche.The baby sucks on the bottle.
  2. Der Staubsauger saugt den Staub vom Boden.The vacuum cleaner sucks the dust from the floor.
  3. Die Pflanze saugt Wasser aus dem Boden.The plant absorbs water from the soil.

2.) "To download data"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er saugt Musik von einer Webseite.He downloads music from a website.
  2. Ich sauge gerade ein neues Spiel herunter.I am currently downloading a new game.
  3. Sie saugt Filme aus dem Internet.She downloads movies from the internet.

3.) "To extract breast milk"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind saugt an der Brust der Mutter.The child sucks at the mother's breast.
  2. Das Baby saugt Milch.The baby sucks milk.
  3. Der Säugling saugt kräftig.The infant sucks vigorously.

4.) "To suck something with the mouth"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind saugt an einem Lutscher.The child sucks on a lollipop.
  2. Er saugt an seinem Daumen.He sucks his thumb.
  3. Sie saugt an einem Bonbon.She sucks on a candy.
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