sobbing
das Schluchzen
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sobbing
Audible crying with short, spasmodic interruptions in breathing. The sounds produced in the process are also referred to as 'Schluchzen' (sobbing).
Durch die geschlossene Tür hörte man ihr leises Schluchzen.
We could hear her quiet sobbing through the closed door.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Schluchzens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schluchzen | – |
| accusative | das Schluchzen | – |
| dative | dem Schluchzen | – |
| genitive | des Schluchzens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Schluchzen' (sobbing) is derived from the verb 'schluchzen' (to sob) and refers to the action or the sounds that can be heard during it as a noun. This means it can also follow verbs of hearing or perception.
Aus dem Nebenzimmer drang plötzlich lautes Schluchzen.
Suddenly, loud sobbing could be heard coming from the next room.
Sein Schluchzen war selbst im Flur noch zu hören.
His sobbing could still be heard even in the hallway.
Common collocations include 'leises Schluchzen' (quiet sobbing), 'lautes Schluchzen' (loud sobbing), and 'unterdrücktes Schluchzen' (suppressed sobbing). The expression 'in Schluchzen ausbrechen' (to break into sobs) is also common when the crying suddenly becomes more intense.
Nach der Nachricht brach sie in heftiges Schluchzen aus.
After hearing the news, she broke into violent sobs.
Das Kind versuchte, sein Schluchzen zu unterdrücken.
The child tried to suppress his sobbing.
The person or thing the sobbing belongs to is often indicated with a possessive determiner or a genitive phrase. Typical patterns are 'ihr Schluchzen' (her sobbing) and 'das Schluchzen des Kindes' (the child's sobbing).
Das Schluchzen des Jungen wurde langsam leiser.
The boy's sobbing gradually grew quieter.
Niemand wusste, wie sie ihr Schluchzen verbergen sollte.
No one knew how she could hide her sobbing.
