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Having become thicker or larger due to fluid, inflammation, or another physical reaction.
Nach dem Insektenstich war ihr Handrücken stark angeschwollen.
After the insect bite, the back of her hand was severely swollen.
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Having reached a significantly higher water level or a greater volume, especially when referring to a river or body of water.
Der angeschwollene Fluss trat nach dem Dauerregen über die Ufer.
The swollen river burst its banks after the prolonged rain.
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| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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'Angeschwollen' (swollen) is the participle of the verb 'anschwellen' (to swell) and can also be used as an adjective. When describing the process in the perfect tense, you need 'sein' (to be) as the auxiliary verb.
Mein Knöchel ist innerhalb weniger Stunden angeschwollen.
My ankle has swollen up within a few hours.
In a physical context, typical collocations include 'angeschwollene Knöchel' (swollen ankles), 'angeschwollene Augenlider' (swollen eyelids), and 'angeschwollene Lymphknoten' (swollen lymph nodes). You can use 'leicht' (slightly) or 'stark' (severely) to indicate how noticeable the change is.
Bei der Untersuchung stellte die Ärztin leicht angeschwollene Lymphknoten am Hals fest.
During the examination, the doctor found slightly swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
In weather reports and news reports, 'angeschwollen' (swollen) often appears in connection with prolonged rain, melting snow, or flooding. These clues can help you recognize its use with bodies of water.
Wegen der Schneeschmelze sind die Bäche im Tal stark angeschwollen.
Because of the melting snow, the streams in the valley have swollen considerably.
