VERB

husten/ˈhuːstn̩/to cough

husten is a German verb that means to cough. It is pronounced /ˈhuːstn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hustete" and the past participle is "gehustet".

Definitions

1.to expel air suddenly and noisily from the lungs, often due to illness, irritation, or clearing the throat(health/action)

a.to cough as a physical symptom or reflex

Sie hustet seit gestern Abend sehr stark.She has been coughing very hard since last night.

b.to cough deliberately, e.g. to attract attention

Er hustete, um die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zu lenken.He coughed to draw attention to himself.

Conjugation

Infinitivehusten
Present (ich)huste
Present (du)hustest
Present (er/sie/es)hustet
Preterite (ich)hustete
Participle IIgehustet
Konjunktiv II (ich)hustete
Imperative (singular)huste
Imperative (plural)hustet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "husten" mean in English?
"husten" means to cough. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "husten"?
"husten" is pronounced /ˈhuːstn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "husten"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "husten" is "gehustet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "husten"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "husten" becomes "hustete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "husten"?
"husten" is a verb in German.

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