English–German
“swallow” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlʊkən/
Example
Ich schlucke das Wasser.
I am swallowing the water.
How to say “swallow” in German
“Swallow” in German is schlucken.
A mouthful moves inward and vanishes, extending metaphorically to accepting something difficult or putting up with it.
Example sentences with schlucken
Sie musste ihren Ärger schlucken.
She had to swallow her anger.
Tips for using schlucken
- In the phrase etwas schlucken muessen, the verb often refers to enduring or accepting something unpleasant rather than to physical swallowing.