Stottern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stottern" is mainly used as verb meaning "stutter", "stammer" or "stuttering". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Stottern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: stottern
Simple past: stotterte
Participle: gestottert

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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: neutral
Singular: das Stottern
Plural: die [n/a]

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To speak with involuntary repetitions"

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

Definition: "To speak with involuntary interruptions, repeating syllables or sounds."
Translation(s): stutter, stammer
Synonym(s): stammeln, stocken
Related word(s): Tartarus, Stotterer

📝 Some usage examples:

Er begann zu stottern, als er nervös wurde.He began to stutter when he got nervous.
Sie stottert leicht, wenn sie aufgeregt ist.She stutters slightly when she is excited.
Das Kind stottert beim Vorlesen des Textes.The child stutters while reading the text aloud.

2.) "Speech disorder with involuntary repetitions"

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

Definition: "A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions or blocks."
Translation(s): stuttering, stammering
Synonym(s): Stammeln
Related word(s): Sprachstörung, Logopädie

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Stottern kann durch Therapie verbessert werden.Stuttering can be improved through therapy.
Sein Stottern ist seit der Kindheit bekannt.His stuttering has been known since childhood.
Das Stottern beeinträchtigt seine Kommunikation.Stuttering affects his communication.

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