Zischen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zischen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to hiss", "to fizz" or "to whistle". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Zischen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: zischen
Simple past: zischte
Participle: gezischt

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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 Zischen
Plural: die Zischen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a sibilant or hissing sound"

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

Definition: "To emit a sibilant or hissing sound, like that of a snake."
Translation(s): to hiss, to fizz, to whistle
Synonym(s): fauchen, pfeifen
Related word(s): zischend, Zischen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Schlange begann zu zischen, als sie gestört wurde.The snake began to hiss when it was disturbed.
Der Dampf aus dem Kessel fing an zu zischen.The steam from the kettle started to hiss.
Das Publikum begann zu zischen, als der Sänger falsch sang.The audience began to hiss when the singer sang off-key.

2.) "A sibilant or hissing sound"

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

Definition: "A sibilant or hissing sound, similar to that of a snake."
Translation(s): hiss, fizz, whistle
Synonym(s): Fauchen, Pfeifen
Related word(s): zischend, zischen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein leises Zischen war im Raum zu hören.A faint hiss was heard in the room.
Das Zischen des Windes war unheimlich.The whistling of the wind was eerie.
Ein plötzliches Zischen ließ alle aufhorchen.A sudden hiss made everyone listen up.

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