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How to Say ‘vomiting’ in German

das Erbrechen

dahs air-BREKH-en

[dahs air-BREKH-en]

💬 Usage Tip: This noun comes from the verb erbrechen = to vomit. A formal medical-style word.

🇩🇪 In Germany: In everyday speech, some patients may simply say sich übergeben instead of erbrechen.

Phrase Breakdown

das

[dahs]

the

Definite article for neuter singular nouns in German.

Example

Das Erbrechen hat aufgehört.

The vomiting has stopped.

Erbrechen

[air-BREKH-en]

vomiting

The act of throwing up; expelling stomach contents through the mouth.

Example

Das Erbrechen begann am Morgen.

The vomiting began in the morning.

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