Speien Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Speien" is used as verb with the meaning of "to spit", "to vomit" or "to spew".

Essential properties of "speien"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: speien
  • Simple past: spie
  • Participle: gespien

See full conjugation of speien

irregulartransitiveintransitive
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 "speien" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To violently expel substances from the mouth"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Mann musste plöztlich speien.The man suddenly had to vomit.
  2. Das Baby begann nach dem Essen zu speien.The baby started to spit up after eating.
  3. Der Vulkan wird bald Lava speien.The volcano will soon spew lava.

2.) "To expel fire or smoke"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Drache konnte Feuer speien.The dragon could breathe fire.
  2. Der Schornstein begann plötzlich Rauch zu speien.The chimney suddenly began to belch smoke.
  3. Das Feuerwerk wird bunte Funken speien.The fireworks will spew colorful sparks.

3.) "To utter words or insults violently"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er begann Beleidigungen zu speien.He began to hurl insults.
  2. Sie konnte nur noch Wut speien.She could only spew rage.
  3. Er speit ständig böse Worte.He constantly spews evil words.
Search more words →