Meaning of the German Word "Keuchen"

keuchen
gasp

To take a short, quick breath through the mouth, because of surprise or pain.

Example Sentence

Sie musste nach dem schnellen Laufen nach Luft keuchen.

Other Meanings of This Word

A whistling or rattling sound in the breath from a constricted airway.

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To breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest.

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Definition: To take a short, quick breath through the mouth, because of surprise or pain.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "keuchen"?

B2

What grammatical category does "keuchen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "keuchen" belong to?

Body

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