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Schwellen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schwellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "swell", "bloat" or "distend".
Essential properties of "schwellen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schwellen
- Simple past: schwoll
- Participle: geschwollen
irregularintransitive
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 "schwellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To swell (due to inflammation/fluid)"
- Definition: "To increase in volume or size, especially when referring to a body part due to inflammation or fluid accumulation."
- Translation(s): swell, bloat, distend
- Synonym(s): anschwellen, aufquellen
- Antonym(s): abschwellend
- Related word(s): Schwellung, geschwollen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Nach dem Insektenstich begann mein Arm zu schwellen.
- Seine Augenlider schwollen vor Tränen.
- Die Flüsse schwellen nach starkem Regen.
2.) "To swell (in sound/intensity)"
- Definition: "To increase in intensity or volume, especially when referring to sounds or music."
- Translation(s): swell, rise, intensify, grow
- Synonym(s): Ansteigen, Zunehmen
- Antonym(s): Abnehmen
- Related word(s): Anschwellen, Intensiv
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Musik begann langsam zu schwellen.
- Der Lärm der Menge schwoll an.
- Der Wind schwoll zu einem Sturm an.
3.) "To swell (in quantity/number)"
- Definition: "To rise or grow, especially when referring to quantities or numbers."
- Translation(s): swell, increase, grow, rise
- Synonym(s): steigen, anwachsen
- Antonym(s): sinken
- Related word(s): Schwellung, Anstieg
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Zahl der Teilnehmer schwoll auf über hundert an.
- Die Kosten für das Projekt schwellen weiter an.
- Die Bevölkerung der Stadt schwillt jedes Jahr.