suffocate in German
suffocate in German is ersticken, würgen — suffocate means to die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.
suffocate in German
ersticken
(ergative) To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.
würgen
(ergative) To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.
ersticken
(ergative) To die due to, or kill someone by means of, insufficient oxygen supply to the body.
What does "suffocate" mean?
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verb To die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.
"The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them."
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verb To feel overwhelmed or stifled, as if unable to breathe.
"She felt like she was suffocating under the pressure of her exams."
suffocate in a sentence
- The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them.
- Smoke from the fire suffocated several residents.
- She felt like she was suffocating under the pressure of her exams.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "suffocate" in German?
"suffocate" in German is ersticken, würgen. suffocate means: To die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.
How do you use "suffocate" in a sentence?
Example: "The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them." In German, "suffocate" is ersticken, würgen.
Are there other ways to say "suffocate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "suffocate": ersticken, würgen.
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