das Erbrochene
vomit
The food or liquid that someone has vomited.
EXAMPLE
Das Erbrochene wurde vorsichtig aus dem Teppich entfernt.
The vomit was carefully removed from the carpet.
das Erbrochene
vomit
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Das Erbrochene' (vomit) is a nominalized participle of the verb 'erbrechen' (to vomit). The article 'das' and the ending '-e' turn it into a noun referring to the result of vomiting.
EXAMPLE
Das Erbrochene lag neben dem Bett.
The vomit was next to the bed.
Die Ärztin untersuchte das Erbrochene.
The doctor examined the vomit.
Typical collocations
'Das Erbrochene' (vomit) often appears as an accusative object with verbs related to cleaning and removal, such as 'aufwischen' (to mop up), 'entfernen' (to remove), and 'wegmachen' (to clean up). Locations or surfaces such as floors, carpets, or clothing are also often mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Er wischte das Erbrochene mit einem nassen Lappen vom Boden auf.
He mopped up the vomit from the floor with a wet cloth.
Neutral expression
'Das Erbrochene' (vomit) is a neutral, matter-of-fact expression used especially in medical reports, nursing, and cleaning. In everyday life, the word often appears in situations where a mess needs to be described or cleaned up.
EXAMPLE
Das Pflegepersonal dokumentierte die Menge und Farbe des Erbrochenen.
The nursing staff recorded the amount and color of the vomit.
In real life
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