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das Nasenbluten
nosebleed
The discharge of blood from the nose, also called epistaxis in medical terminology.
example
Wegen der trockenen Luft im Winter bekomme ich oft Nasenbluten.
Because of the dry air in winter, I often get nosebleeds.
das Nasenbluten
nosebleed
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is made up of 'Nase' (nose) and the nominalized verb 'das Bluten' (bleeding). So it literally describes bleeding from the nose.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Stoß hatte er leichtes Nasenbluten.
After the bump, he had a slight nosebleed.
Word structure
The second part of the word, 'Bluten' (bleeding), is a nominalized verb. Such nouns are always neuter in German, which explains the article 'das'. They are almost always used only in the singular.
EXAMPLE
Das ständige Bluten der Wunde musste gestoppt werden.
The constant bleeding of the wound had to be stopped.
Typical verbs
The most common verbs for talking about 'Nasenbluten' (nosebleed) are 'haben' (to have) and 'bekommen' (to get). So you say 'Ich habe Nasenbluten' (I have a nosebleed) or 'Ich habe Nasenbluten bekommen' (I got a nosebleed).
EXAMPLE
Als Kind hatte ich sehr oft Nasenbluten.
As a child, I had nosebleeds very often.
Compare with
Nasenbluten vs Blutung
bleeding
'die Blutung' and 'das Nasenbluten' both describe blood coming out of the body. 'Blutung' is the general term and can occur anywhere in the body, visibly or internally. 'Nasenbluten' is much more specific: it only means that blood is coming from the nose. The words can be confused because a nosebleed is a type of bleeding. When it is clear that the nose is meant, 'Nasenbluten' sounds more natural. When the location is not important or you are talking about an injury in general, 'Blutung' fits better.
Nasenbluten
Im Bus bekam ein Kind plötzlich Nasenbluten und hielt ein Taschentuch an die Nase.
On the bus, a child suddenly got a nosebleed and held a tissue to his nose.
Blutung
Die Ärztin kontrolliert die Blutung, weil die Wunde ziemlich tief ist.
The doctor checks the bleeding because the wound is quite deep.
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