smother in German
smother in German is Ersticken, Erstickung, Qualm — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
smother in German
Ersticken
(dated) The state of being stifled; suppression.
Erstickung
(dated) The state of being stifled; suppression.
Qualm
(dated) Stifling smoke; thick dust.
Staubdecke
(dated) Stifling smoke; thick dust.
Staubschicht
(dated) Stifling smoke; thick dust.
Schmorbraten
Cookware used in such cooking.
Schmorgut
Cookware used in such cooking.
Schwelen
Smoldering; slow combustion.
Verschwelung
Smoldering; slow combustion.
ersticken
unterdrücken
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
dämpfen
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
schmoren
(transitive, cooking) To cook in a close dish.
abdecken
(transitive) To daub or smear.
bedecken
(transitive) To daub or smear.
überziehen
(transitive) To daub or smear.
schwelen
(intransitive, of a fire) to burn very slowly for want of air; smolder.
What does "smother" mean?
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verb To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
"She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving."
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verb To suppress or hold back a feeling, reaction, or activity almost completely.
"He smothered a laugh during the funeral."
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verb To cover something thickly, especially food, with a sauce, topping, or affection.
"She smothered the pancakes in syrup."
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smother in a sentence
- She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving.
- The pillow nearly smothered him in his sleep.
- He smothered a laugh during the funeral.
- The government smothered any public criticism of the project.
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What is "smother" in German?
"smother" in German is Ersticken, Erstickung, Qualm. smother means: To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
How do you use "smother" in a sentence?
Example: "She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving." In German, "smother" is Ersticken, Erstickung, Qualm.
Are there other ways to say "smother" in German?
Yes — German has 17 translations listed for "smother": Ersticken, Erstickung, Qualm, Staubdecke, Staubschicht, Schmorbraten.
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