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fume in German

fume in German is Qualm, Rauch, qualmen — fume means a strong-smelling or harmful gas or vapor.

fume in German

Qualm
noun
A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
Rauch
noun
A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
qualmen
verb
(transitive) To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
rauchen
verb
(transitive) To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
schäumen
verb
(intransitive, or, reporting verb, figuratively) To express or feel great anger.

What does "fume" mean?

  1. noun A strong-smelling or harmful gas or vapor.
    "Paint fumes filled the newly renovated room."
  2. verb To be extremely angry, especially while suppressing it.
    "He fumed silently as the meeting dragged on."
  3. verb To give off smoke, gas, or vapor.
    "The chemicals fumed as they reacted."

fume in a sentence

  • Paint fumes filled the newly renovated room.
  • Exhaust fumes hung over the busy intersection.
  • He fumed silently as the meeting dragged on.
  • The chemicals fumed as they reacted.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fume" in German?

"fume" in German is Qualm, Rauch, qualmen. fume means: A strong-smelling or harmful gas or vapor.

How do you use "fume" in a sentence?

Example: "Paint fumes filled the newly renovated room." In German, "fume" is Qualm, Rauch, qualmen.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "fume": Qualm, Rauch, qualmen, rauchen, schäumen.

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