ejective

ɪˈdʒɛktɪv
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Translation of ejective into German,

Adjective

1.

phonetics

TECH.
relating to a consonant pronounced with a glottal stop
TECH.
glottalverschlossen
  • The word contains an ejective sound common in Hausa.Das Wort enthält einen glottalverschlossenen Laut, der im Hausa häufig vorkommt.
2.

forceful release

Rare
serving to eject or characterized by ejection
Rare
ausstoßend
  • The ejective mechanism was activated during the process.Während des Prozesses wurde der Mechanismus ausstoßend betrieben.

Noun

1.

phonetics

TECH.
consonant made by sudden glottal release
TECH.
Ejektivlaut Ejektiv
  • The word contains an ejective at the start.Das Wort enthält am Anfang einen Ejektivlaut.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
nonpulmonic consonant using trapped air
TECH.
Ejektiv
  • Ejectives are common in some African languages.Ejektive sind in einigen afrikanischen Sprachen häufig.
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Expressions with ejective: examples in English and translations in German

ejektiver Konsonant
Glottalverschlusskonsonant
The word in Amharic starts with an ejective consonant.

Synonyms and analogies of ejective in English

Examples of ejective in a sentence

  • Ejective consonants are rare in English phonetics.
  • The ejective force expelled the contents swiftly.
  • An ejective action was required to clear the blockage.
  • Linguists study the use of ejectives in various languages.
  • The teacher demonstrated how to pronounce an ejective.
  • Linguists study ejectives to understand language evolution.

Translations of "ejective" in Context ordered by category and frequency

ejektive

Her native language includes ejective consonants that are difficult for outsiders.

Ihre Muttersprache enthält ejektive Konsonanten, die für Außenstehende schwierig sind.

Learning to pronounce ejective sounds can be challenging for new language students.

Für neue Sprachschüler kann es eine Herausforderung sein, ejektive Laute auszusprechen.

Ejektiv

In this lesson, we will learn how to articulate the ejective clearly.

In dieser Lektion werden wir lernen, wie man den Ejektiv klar artikuliert.

Many indigenous languages utilize the ejective as a key part of their phonetic system.

Viele indigene Sprachen nutzen den Ejektiv als wichtigen Bestandteil ihres phonetischen Systems.

ejektiven

Phonetic charts show the placement of ejective consonants in the mouth.

Phonetische Diagramme zeigen die Platzierung der ejektiven Konsonanten im Mund.

Children often find it fun to mimic the ejective sounds they hear.

Kinder finden es oft lustig, die ejektiven Laute nachzuahmen, die sie hören.

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ejective: Examples and translations in context

In articulatory phonetics, ejective consonants are described with specific symbols.

In der artikulatorischen Phonetik werden ejektive Konsonanten mit speziellen Symbolen beschrieben.

I studied how ejective consonants are articulated in various regional languages.

Ich habe studiert, wie ejektive Konsonanten in verschiedenen regionalen Sprachen artikuliert werden.

Some languages use ejective sounds to convey important grammatical differences.

Einige Sprachen verwenden ejektive Laute, um wichtige grammatikalische Unterschiede zu vermitteln.

The linguist explained that ejective sounds are characterized by a sharp release.

Der Linguist erklärte, dass ejektive Laute durch eine scharfe Freisetzung gekennzeichnet sind.

Thinking), we can proceed neither purely objectively nor purely subjectively here; this mixed method of knowing he has therefore termed an "ejective" one.

Seeing and Thinking), können wir hier weder rein objektiv noch rein subjektiv vorgehen; diese gemischte Art der Erkenntnis hat er deswegen eine „ejektive" genannt.

An ejective occurs when air is pushed out from the glottis during pronunciation.

Ein Ejektiv entsteht, wenn während der Aussprache Luft aus der Glottis gepresst wird.

She found it difficult to differentiate between the ejective and other consonant sounds.

Sie fand es schwierig, den Ejektiv von anderen Konsonantenlauten zu unterscheiden.

Some experts argue that the ejective enhances the richness of spoken language.

Einige Experten argumentieren, dass der Ejektiv die Ausdruckskraft der gesprochenen Sprache bereichert.

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