Ächzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ächzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "groan", "moan" or "creak".

Essential properties of "ächzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ächzen
  • Simple past: ächzte
  • Participle: geächzt

See full conjugation of ächzen

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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 "ächzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Emit sound of pain, effort, or burden"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der alte Baum begann unter dem Wind zu ächzen.The old tree began to creak in the wind.
  2. Er ächzte vor Schmerzen, als er sich den Fuß verstauchte.He groaned in pain when he sprained his foot.
  3. Die Tür ächzte, als sie geöffnet wurde.The door creaked when it was opened.

2.) "Produce low, prolonged sound from pressure/weight"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Boden ächzte unter der Last der Möbel.The floor groaned under the weight of the furniture.
  2. Die alten Dielen ächzten, als er darüber ging.The old floorboards creaked as he walked over them.
  3. Das Bett ächzte bei jeder Bewegung.The bed creaked with every movement.
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