Stöhnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stöhnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "groan", "moan" or "lament".

Essential properties of "stöhnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: stöhnen
Simple past: stöhnte
Participle: gestöhnt

regularintransitive

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 "stöhnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To groan or moan due to pain or complaint"

Definition: "To emit a sound of complaint or pain, usually prolonged."
Translation(s): groan, moan, lament
Synonym(s): ächzen, seufzen
Antonym(s): jubeln, lachen
Related word(s): Klage, Schmerz

📝 Some usage examples:

Er begann laut zu stöhnen, als er den Schmerz fühlte.He began to groan loudly when he felt the pain.
Sie konnte nicht aufhören zu stöhnen, während sie die schwere Kiste hob.She couldn't stop moaning while lifting the heavy box.
Die Zuschauer hörten ihn leise stöhnen, als er fiel.The spectators heard him groan softly when he fell.

2.) "To moan or groan with pleasure or satisfaction"

Definition: "To express pleasure or satisfaction with a prolonged sound."
Translation(s): moan, groan (with pleasure), sigh (of satisfaction)
Synonym(s): seufzen, schnurren
Antonym(s): schweigen
Related word(s): Vergnügen, Zufriedenheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er begann vor Freude zu stöhnen, als er die Nachricht hörte.He began to moan with joy when he heard the news.
Sie konnte nicht anders, als leise zu stöhnen, als sie die Schokolade probierte.She couldn't help but let out a soft moan when she tasted the chocolate.
Er ließ ein zufriedenes stöhnen hören, nachdem er sich hingelegt hatte.He let out a satisfied groan after lying down.

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