phlegm in German
phlegm in German is Phlegma, Schleim, Nasenschleim — phlegm means thick mucus produced in the throat or airways, especially when coughed up during a cold or infection.
phlegm in German
Phlegma
(historical) One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus. [from 13th c.]
Schleim
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]
Nasenschleim
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]
Popel
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]
Phlegma
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
Schwerfälligkeit
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
Trägheit
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
Gemütsruhe
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
Gleichmut
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
stoische Ruhe
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
What does "phlegm" mean?
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noun Thick mucus produced in the throat or airways, especially when coughed up during a cold or infection.
"His cough was bringing up thick yellow phlegm."
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noun Calm, unemotional composure, sometimes bordering on indifference.
"He faced the crisis with the same phlegm he brought to everything else."
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phlegm in a sentence
- His cough was bringing up thick yellow phlegm.
- The doctor asked if she was coughing up any phlegm.
- He faced the crisis with the same phlegm he brought to everything else.
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What is "phlegm" in German?
"phlegm" in German is Phlegma, Schleim, Nasenschleim. phlegm means: Thick mucus produced in the throat or airways, especially when coughed up during a cold or infection.
How do you use "phlegm" in a sentence?
Example: "His cough was bringing up thick yellow phlegm." In German, "phlegm" is Phlegma, Schleim, Nasenschleim.
Are there other ways to say "phlegm" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "phlegm": Phlegma, Schleim, Nasenschleim, Popel, Schwerfälligkeit, Trägheit.
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