How to Say ‘to cough’ in German
husten
HOOS-ten
[HOOS-ten]
💬 Usage Tip: Both the verb and the action are close to English cough in function, though not in sound.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Patients may be asked to husten despite pain, often with wound support using a pillow.
Phrase Breakdown
husten
[HOOS-ten]
to cough
To force air out suddenly from the lungs; may be asked during an abdominal exam.
Bitte husten Sie kurz, damit ich den Bauch beurteilen kann.
Please cough briefly so that I can assess the abdomen.
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