redness
die Rötung, die Rötungen
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redness
A visible red discoloration of the skin or other body tissue, usually a sign of irritation, inflammation, or increased blood flow.
Nach dem Sonnenbad hatte sie eine starke Rötung im Gesicht.
After sunbathing, she had severe redness on her face.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rötungen |
| genitive | der Rötung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rötung | die Rötungen |
| accusative | die Rötung | die Rötungen |
| dative | der Rötung | den Rötungen |
| genitive | der Rötung | der Rötungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rötung' (redness) is derived from the verb 'röten' (to redden) with the ending '-ung' and belongs to the word family of 'rot' (red). The ending turns an action or state into a noun.
Die Rötung an seinem Arm wurde im Laufe des Tages stärker.
The redness on his arm became more pronounced over the course of the day.
Common collocations include 'eine Rötung feststellen' (to notice redness), 'eine Rötung behandeln' (to treat redness), and 'die Rötung klingt ab' (the redness subsides). Adjectives such as 'stark' (severe), 'deutlich' (pronounced), or 'schmerzhaft' (painful) also often come before it.
Die Ärztin stellte eine deutliche Rötung rund um die Wunde fest.
The doctor noticed pronounced redness around the wound.
In medical descriptions, 'Rötung' (redness) often appears together with other symptoms such as swelling, itching, or pain. These additional details show that a physical reaction is being described.
Neben der Rötung klagte der Patient über starken Juckreiz.
In addition to the redness, the patient complained of severe itching.
