retch

rɛtʃ
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Translation of retch into German,

Verb

1.

gagging

intr.
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit
intr.
  • He began to retch at the smell.Er begann zu würgen bei dem Geruch.
2.

vomiting

tr./intr.
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
tr./intr.
würgen sich erbrechen kotzen
  • After eating bad food, he retched violently.Nachdem er verdorbenes Essen gegessen hatte, würgte er heftig.
3.

emotion

intr.
feel a strong disgust
intr.
  • She retched at the sight of the spoiled food..Sie empfand Ekel beim Anblick des verdorbenen Essens

Noun

medical

involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
Würgereiz Brechreiz mErbrechen
  • The retch was uncomfortable and left him breathless.Der Würgereiz war unangenehm und ließ ihn atemlos zurück.
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Synonyms and analogies of retch in English

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Examples of retch in a sentence

  • The sight of the injury made him retch uncontrollably.
  • The rough boat ride made him retch.
  • She retched into a bucket after the surgery.
  • He began to retch at the foul smell.
  • The graphic scene made him retch.
  • A retch escaped him after the rollercoaster ride.

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

Verb
würgenv.

His hand upon my body makes me retch with disgust.

Seine Hand auf meinem Körper lässt mich vor Ekel würgen.

During the horror movie, a loud retch startled the entire audience.

Während des Horrorfilms erschreckte ein lautes Würgen das gesamte Publikum.

Noun
dasWürgennn.

During the horror movie, a loud retch startled the entire audience.

Während des Horrorfilms erschreckte ein lautes Würgen das gesamte Publikum.

After tasting the spoiled milk, a retch escaped his lips.

Nach dem Kosten der verdorbenen Milch entfuhr ihm ein Würgen.

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retch: Examples and translations in context

After tasting the spoiled milk, a retch escaped his lips.

Nach dem Kosten der verdorbenen Milch entfuhr ihm ein Würgen.

The unexpected retch from his companion lightened the mood during their hike.

Das unerwartete Würgen seines Begleiters heiterte die Stimmung während der Wanderung auf.

His face turned pale before he could successfully choke back a retch.

Sein Gesicht wurde blass, bevor er erfolgreich ein Würgen unterdrücken konnte.

The child's dramatic retch made everyone laugh despite the situation.

Das dramatische Würgen des Kindes brachte alle zum Lachen, trotz der Situation.

A sudden retch interrupted their dinner conversation, alarming everyone around.

Ein plötzliches Würgen unterbrach ihre Tischgespräche und alarmierte die Umstehenden.

The puppy's retch echoed through the quiet living room, causing a stir.

Das Würgen des Welpen hallte durch das stille Wohnzimmer und sorgte für Aufregung.

He would retch if he had to drink that concoction.

Es würde ihn würgen, wenn er dieses Gebräu trinken müsste.

As the roller coaster dipped, a wave of retch threatened to overtake him.

Als die Achterbahn abtauchte, drohte ein Würgen ihn zu überwältigen.

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