Schnupfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schnupfen" is mainly used as noun meaning "cold", "sniffles" or "rhinitis". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Schnupfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Schnupfen
Plural: die Schnupfen

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: schnupfen
Simple past: schnupfte
Participle: geschnupft

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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 "Schnupfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Nasal inflammation from a cold or allergy"

"Schnupfen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Nasal inflammation caused by a cold or allergy."
Translation(s): cold, sniffles, rhinitis
Synonym(s): Erkältung, Rhinitis
Related word(s): Husten, Fieber

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe seit gestern einen starken Schnupfen.I've had a bad cold since yesterday.
Der Schnupfen macht es schwer zu atmen.The cold makes it hard to breathe.
Bei kaltem Wetter bekomme ich oft Schnupfen.In cold weather, I often get a cold.

2.) "To sniff or inhale through the nose"

"Schnupfen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To sniff or inhale through the nose, especially tobacco."
Translation(s): to sniff, to snuff, to inhale
Synonym(s): einatmen, schniefen
Antonym(s): ausatmen
Related word(s): schniefen, schnüffeln

📝 Some usage examples:

Er schnupft gerne Tabak.He likes to snuff tobacco.
Sie schnupfte die frische Luft ein.She sniffed in the fresh air.
Ich schnupfe manchmal, wenn ich erkältet bin.I sometimes sniff when I have a cold.

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