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die Blutung
bleeding
The escape of blood from the blood vessels, either visible externally or inside the body.
example
Der Arzt konnte die Blutung schnell stoppen.
The doctor was able to stop the bleeding quickly.
die Blutung
bleeding
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Meanings
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Word family
'Die Blutung' (bleeding) comes directly from the verb 'bluten' (to bleed) and the noun 'das Blut' (blood). The ending '-ung' turns the action of bleeding into a noun.
EXAMPLE
Er hat sich geschnitten und jetzt blutet es stark.
He cut himself and now it is bleeding heavily.
Typical verbs
In a medical context, 'Blutung' (bleeding) is often combined with the verbs 'stoppen' (to stop) or 'stillen' (to stop/staunch) when the goal is to end blood loss.
EXAMPLE
Die Sanitäter versuchten, die Blutung zu stillen.
The paramedics tried to stop the bleeding.
Typical adjectives
Important adjectives describe the severity or type of bleeding. Common combinations are 'starke Blutung' (heavy bleeding), 'leichte Blutung' (light bleeding), 'innere Blutung' (internal bleeding), and 'äußere Blutung' (external bleeding).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Unfall litt er an schweren inneren Blutungen.
After the accident, he suffered from severe internal bleeding.
Compound nouns
'Blutung' (bleeding) is often the second part of a compound noun that indicates the location of the bleeding, for example 'Gehirnblutung' (brain hemorrhage) or 'Magenblutung' (stomach bleeding).
EXAMPLE
Eine Gehirnblutung ist ein medizinischer Notfall.
A brain hemorrhage is a medical emergency.
Compare with
Blutung vs Menstruation
menstruation
'die Blutung' and 'die Menstruation' both have to do with blood. However, 'Blutung' is the general word: blood leaves a blood vessel, for example after an injury or also inside the body. 'Menstruation' is a specific, natural bleeding from the uterus and is part of the monthly cycle. The words can be confused because blood also comes out during menstruation. In a medical or everyday context, 'Menstruation' is more precise when talking about the cycle. 'Blutung' is more appropriate for injuries, illnesses, or when speaking generally about blood loss.
Blutung
Nach dem Sturz hörte die Blutung am Knie erst nach einigen Minuten auf.
After the fall, the bleeding on his knee did not stop until a few minutes later.
Menstruation
Während der Menstruation hat Lisa oft Bauchschmerzen und ruht sich mehr aus.
During menstruation, Lisa often has abdominal pain and rests more.
In real life
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