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hoarse in German

hoarse in German is heiser, rau — hoarse means having a rough, strained voice, often from shouting, a sore throat, or overuse.

hoarse in German

heiser
adj
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.
rau
adj
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.

What does "hoarse" mean?

  1. adj Having a rough, strained voice, often from shouting, a sore throat, or overuse.
    "After the concert, her voice was hoarse from singing all night."
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hoarse in a sentence

  • After the concert, her voice was hoarse from singing all night.
  • He spoke in a hoarse whisper after the long cold.

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What is "hoarse" in German?

"hoarse" in German is heiser, rau. hoarse means: Having a rough, strained voice, often from shouting, a sore throat, or overuse.

How do you use "hoarse" in a sentence?

Example: "After the concert, her voice was hoarse from singing all night." In German, "hoarse" is heiser, rau.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hoarse": heiser, rau.

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