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aspiration in German

aspiration in German is Aspiration, Sehnsucht, Verlangen — aspiration means a strong hope or ambition to achieve something, especially something admirable.

aspiration in German

Aspiration
noun
The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
Sehnsucht
noun
The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
Verlangen
noun
The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
Aspiration
noun
(phonetics) A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.
Behauchung
noun
(phonetics) A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.

What does "aspiration" mean?

  1. noun A strong hope or ambition to achieve something, especially something admirable.
    "Her aspiration was to become a surgeon."
  2. noun (medicine) The act of drawing out fluid or tissue from the body using suction, usually through a needle.
    "The doctor performed a needle aspiration to drain the cyst."
  3. noun (phonetics) A puff of breath released after certain consonant sounds.
    "The "p" in "pin" has more aspiration than the "p" in "spin.""

aspiration in a sentence

  • Her aspiration was to become a surgeon.
  • The company has aspirations of expanding into Europe.
  • The doctor performed a needle aspiration to drain the cyst.
  • The "p" in "pin" has more aspiration than the "p" in "spin."

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "aspiration" in German?

"aspiration" in German is Aspiration, Sehnsucht, Verlangen. aspiration means: A strong hope or ambition to achieve something, especially something admirable.

How do you use "aspiration" in a sentence?

Example: "Her aspiration was to become a surgeon." In German, "aspiration" is Aspiration, Sehnsucht, Verlangen.

Are there other ways to say "aspiration" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "aspiration": Aspiration, Sehnsucht, Verlangen, Behauchung.

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