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Ersticken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ersticken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to suffocate", "to choke" or "to smother".
Essential properties of "ersticken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: ersticken
- Simple past: erstickte
- Participle: erstickt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "ersticken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To die from lack of air; to suffocate"
- Definition: "To die from lack of air or suffocation."
- Translation(s): to suffocate, to choke
- Synonym(s): verenden, erdrosseln
- Antonym(s): atmen
- Related word(s): Erstickung, Atemnot
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er drohte zu ersticken, als er keine Luft mehr bekam.
- Die Flammen ließen ihn fast ersticken.
- Ohne frische Luft kann man leicht ersticken.
2.) "To smother or extinguish (e.g., a fire)"
- Definition: "To smother or extinguish something, like a fire."
- Translation(s): to smother, to extinguish, to put out
- Synonym(s): löschen, unterdrücken
- Antonym(s): entfachen
- Related word(s): Feuer, Rauch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Feuerwehr konnte das Feuer schnell ersticken.
- Er versuchte, die Flammen mit einer Decke zu ersticken.
- Der Regen half, den Brand zu ersticken.
3.) "To repress or suppress emotions"
- Definition: "To repress or suppress emotions or feelings."
- Translation(s): to stifle, to suppress, to repress
- Synonym(s): unterdrücken, dämpfen
- Antonym(s): ausdrücken
- Related word(s): Gefühle, Emotionen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste seine Wut ersticken, um ruhig zu bleiben.
- Sie versuchte, ihre Tränen zu ersticken.
- Er konnte das Lachen nicht ersticken.