irritation / stimulation
die Reizung, die Reizungen
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irritation
An unpleasant or pathological reaction of a body part or tissue to an external influence. This can cause pain, redness, or inflammation, for example.
Die Reizung des Auges wurde durch Staub verursacht.
The irritation of the eye was caused by dust.
stimulation
The excitation or stimulation of a body part, organ, or sense by a stimulus.
Die Reizung bestimmter Nerven kann Muskelbewegungen auslösen.
The stimulation of certain nerves can trigger muscle movements.
bidding
In Skat, the players' bids to determine who is allowed to take over the game.
Nach der Reizung spielte er als Alleinspieler einen Grand.
After the bidding, he played a Grand as the declarer.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Reizungen |
| genitive | der Reizung |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Reizung | die Reizungen |
| accusative | die Reizung | die Reizungen |
| dative | der Reizung | den Reizungen |
| genitive | der Reizung | der Reizungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Reizung' (irritation/stimulation) is formed from the verb 'reizen' (to stimulate / irritate) and the ending '-ung'. Here, the ending refers to an action or its result.
Eine längere Reizung der Haut kann unangenehm werden.
Prolonged irritation of the skin can become uncomfortable.
In its medical sense, 'Reizung' (irritation) is often used with body parts or tissue, for example 'Auge' (eye), 'Haut' (skin), 'Rachen' (throat), or 'Atemwege' (airways). The cause is often additionally specified with 'durch' (caused by).
Die Reizung der Atemwege wurde durch den Rauch verursacht.
The irritation of the airways was caused by the smoke.
In the sense of stimulation, 'Reizung' (stimulation) is particularly common with nerves, sensory organs, or receptors. In technical texts, the word describes a process that can trigger a physical reaction.
Die elektrische Reizung eines Nervs führte zu einer kurzen Muskelbewegung.
The electrical stimulation of a nerve led to a brief muscle movement.
The Skat meaning can be recognized from words related to the card game, especially 'Spiel' (game), 'Spieler' (player), or 'Grand'. In this context, 'Reizung' (bidding) is a fixed technical term in Skat.
Während der Reizung überlegte jeder Spieler, ob er das Spiel übernehmen wollte.
During the bidding, each player considered whether they wanted to take over the game.
