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incontinence in German

incontinence in German is Inkontinenz, Hemmungslosigkeit, Zügellosigkeit — incontinence means the inability to control the bladder or bowels.

incontinence in German

Inkontinenz
noun
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).
Hemmungslosigkeit
noun
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).
Zügellosigkeit
noun
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

What does "incontinence" mean?

  1. noun The inability to control the bladder or bowels.
    "After the surgery, he experienced mild incontinence for a few weeks."
  2. noun A lack of self-restraint, especially over one's desires or emotions.
    "The author criticised the politician's incontinence when it came to public spending."
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incontinence in a sentence

  • After the surgery, he experienced mild incontinence for a few weeks.
  • The author criticised the politician's incontinence when it came to public spending.

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What is "incontinence" in German?

"incontinence" in German is Inkontinenz, Hemmungslosigkeit, Zügellosigkeit. incontinence means: The inability to control the bladder or bowels.

How do you use "incontinence" in a sentence?

Example: "After the surgery, he experienced mild incontinence for a few weeks." In German, "incontinence" is Inkontinenz, Hemmungslosigkeit, Zügellosigkeit.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "incontinence": Inkontinenz, Hemmungslosigkeit, Zügellosigkeit.

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