hiccup in German

hiccup in German is Schluckauf, kleiner Rückschlag, kleines Problem — hiccup means an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.

hiccup in German

Schluckauf

noun

A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

kleiner Rückschlag

noun

(informal) A minor obstacle or setback.

kleines Problem

noun

(informal) A minor obstacle or setback.

hicksen

verb

(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

schlucksen

verb

(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

What does "hiccup" mean?

noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
"He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast."
noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
"There was a minor hiccup in the schedule, but the event still went smoothly."
verb To make the sound of a hiccup.
"She hiccupped through the entire meeting, much to her embarrassment."

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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hiccup in a sentence

He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast.
There was a minor hiccup in the schedule, but the event still went smoothly.
The launch went well apart from a small technical hiccup.
She hiccupped through the entire meeting, much to her embarrassment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hiccup" in German?

"hiccup" in German is Schluckauf, kleiner Rückschlag, kleines Problem. hiccup means: An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.

How do you use "hiccup" in a sentence?

Example: "He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast." In German, "hiccup" is Schluckauf, kleiner Rückschlag, kleines Problem.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "hiccup": Schluckauf, kleiner Rückschlag, kleines Problem, hicksen, schlucksen.

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