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to snore
To make loud, rattling, or sawing breathing noises while sleeping, caused by the vibration of parts of the throat.
Mein Partner schnarcht so laut, dass ich oft in ein anderes Zimmer umziehe.
My partner snores so loudly that I often move to another room.
'Schnarchen' (to snore) is an intransitive verb, meaning it is used without an accusative object. The sentence structure is simple: a person or animal as the subject is enough.
Der Hund schnarcht auf dem Teppich.
The dog is snoring on the carpet.
The verb is often combined with adverbs that describe volume. Typical combinations are 'laut schnarchen' (to snore loudly), 'leise schnarchen' (to snore quietly), or 'tief und fest schlafen und schnarchen' (to sleep soundly and snore).
Er schnarcht so laut, dass die Wände wackeln.
He snores so loudly that the walls shake.
The noun 'das Schnarchen' (snoring) is derived from the verb 'schnarchen' (to snore). It describes the action or the sound itself and is often used in a medical context.
Das laute Schnarchen kann ein Symptom für Schlafapnoe sein.
Loud snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea.
to saw / snore
Schnarchen is the neutral term for loud breathing noises during sleep. Sägen is a colloquial, figurative term for this and often emphasizes that the snoring is especially loud and noisy. Schnarchen is appropriate in a factual statement, while in casual conversation sägen can express the stronger effect.
Mein Bruder schnarcht im Gästezimmer so laut, dass ich ihn durch die Wand höre.
My brother snores so loudly in the guest room that I can hear him through the wall.
Mein Bruder sägt im Gästezimmer so laut, dass ich ihn durch die Wand höre.
My brother snores so loudly in the guest room that I can hear him through the wall.
