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Schlucken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schlucken" is used as verb with the meaning of "swallow", "gulp" or "put up with".
Essential properties of "schlucken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schlucken
- Simple past: schluckte
- Participle: geschluckt
regulartransitiveintransitive
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 "schlucken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To swallow food or drink"
- Definition: "To swallow something, especially food or drink, down the throat."
- Translation(s): swallow, gulp
- Synonym(s): verschlucken, hinunterschlucken
- Antonym(s): ausspucken
- Related word(s): schluckweise, Schluck
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste die bittere Pille schlucken.
- Sie konnte den großen Bissen kaum schlucken.
- Er schluckte das Wasser in einem Zug.
2.) "To accept or endure something unpleasant"
- Definition: "To accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining."
- Translation(s): swallow, put up with, endure, stomach
- Synonym(s): hinnehmen, ertragen
- Antonym(s): ablehnen
- Related word(s): schlucken müssen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste die Kritik einfach schlucken.
- Sie schluckte den Ärger und sagte nichts.
- Manchmal muss man den Stolz schlucken.