Verschlucken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verschlucken" is used as verb with the meaning of "choke", "gag" or "swallow wrong".

Essential properties of "verschlucken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verschlucken
  • Simple past: verschluckte
  • Participle: verschluckt

See full conjugation of verschlucken

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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 "verschlucken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To choke on something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich an einem Stück Brot verschluckt.He choked on a piece of bread.
  2. Das Kind verschluckte eine kleine Münze.The child choked on a small coin.
  3. Beim Lachen hat sie sich verschluckt.She choked while laughing.

2.) "To accidentally swallow something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Pille ohne Wasser verschluckt.He swallowed the pill without water.
  2. Sie verschluckte den Kaugummi aus Versehen.She accidentally swallowed the chewing gum.
  3. Beim Spielen hat er einen Knopf verschluckt.He swallowed a button while playing.
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