English–German
“suck” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzaʊ̯gn̩/
Example
Das Baby saugt an der Brust.
The baby is sucking at its mother's breast.
How to say “suck” in German
“Suck” in German is saugen.
An inward pull draws milk through a baby's mouth or dust through a vacuum nozzle.
Example sentences with saugen
Ich muss den Teppich saugen, bevor Gäste kommen.
I have to vacuum the carpet before guests arrive.
Tips for using saugen
- With a body part or object, saugen commonly uses an plus the dative, as in an der Brust saugen.