Meaning of the German Word "Keuchen"

Keuchen
wheeze

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

Example Sentence

Die Atmung des alten Mannes wurde von einem lauten Keuchen begleitet.

Other Meanings of This Word

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

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

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

Word Information

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

C2

What grammatical category does "Keuchen" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Keuchen" belong to?

Body

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