English–German

“bleed” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbluːtən/

Example

Die Wunde blutet.

The wound is bleeding.

Illustration for bluten (bleed)

How to say “bleed” in German

“Bleed” in German is bluten.

Visible blood flows or seeps out when the body's tissue is damaged.

Full entry for bluten: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bluten

Meine Nase blutet stark.

My nose is bleeding heavily.

Tips for using bluten

  • In the figurative phrase Mir blutet das Herz, the dative mir marks the person experiencing deep emotional pain.

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