Sputum
dasNounsputum; phlegm; expectoration
English translations
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Sputum
Word details
- German meaning
- Auswurf, Schleim, der aus den Atemwegen gehustet wird.
- English meaning
- Sputum
- Synonym
- Auswurf
- German example
- Der Arzt untersuchte das Sputum auf Bakterien.
- English example
- The doctor examined the sputum for bacteria.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Sputum
- Plural Form
- die Sputa
Related words
- mukös
Mucous means slimy or containing mucus, often in reference to bodily fluids or membranes.
Example sentences with “Sputum”
Die Laboranalyse des Sputums ergab eine Infektion. (The laboratory analysis of the sputum revealed an infection.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Sputum'?
The plural is 'Sputa'. It is a neuter noun (das Sputum), originating from Latin.