Würgen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Würgen" is used as verb with the meaning of "strangle", "choke" or "throttle".

Essential properties of "würgen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: würgen
Simple past: würgte
Participle: gewürgt

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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 "würgen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To strangle or choke someone"

Definition: "To squeeze someone's neck to asphyxiate or strangle them."
Translation(s): strangle, choke, throttle, gag, retch
Synonym(s): erwürgen, strangulieren
Related word(s): Erstickung, Atemnot

📝 Some usage examples:

Er begann zu würgen, als er den Rauch einatmete.He began to gag/choke when he inhaled the smoke.
Der Angreifer versuchte, sein Opfer zu würgen.The attacker tried to strangle his victim.
Sie musste sich übergeben und begann zu würgen.She had to vomit and began to gag/retch.

2.) "To feel nauseous or gag"

Definition: "To feel nauseous or to retch without vomiting."
Translation(s): gag, retch, feel nauseous
Synonym(s): sich übergeben, kotzen
Related word(s): Übelkeit, Brechreiz

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Geruch war so stark, dass er würgen musste.The smell was so strong that he had to gag.
Beim Anblick des Essens begann sie zu würgen.At the sight of the food, she began to gag.
Er konnte den Geschmack nicht ertragen und fing an zu würgen.He couldn't stand the taste and started to gag.

3.) "To choke on something"

Definition: "To have difficulty swallowing due to an obstacle in the throat."
Translation(s): choke, gag, struggle to swallow
Synonym(s): verschlucken, stocken
Related word(s): Schluckbeschwerden, Hals

📝 Some usage examples:

Er würgte an einem Stück Brot.He choked on a piece of bread.
Sie würgte, als der Fischknochen stecken blieb.She choked when the fish bone got stuck.
Das Kind würgte an der großen Tablette.The child choked on the large pill.

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