geschwollen
swollen; bloated; turgid (style)
Word details
- German meaning
- Geschwollen bedeutet, dass ein Körperteil aufgrund einer Entzündung oder Verletzung angeschwollen ist.
- English meaning
- swollen
- Synonym
- aufgedunsen
- German example
- Mein Knöchel ist geschwollen, nachdem ich umgeknickt bin.
- English example
- My ankle is swollen after I twisted it.
- Comparative
- geschwollenerSuperlative: am geschwollensten
Related words
- Geschwollenheit
Swelling refers to the state of being swollen or bloated, often due to fluid retention or inflammation.
- angeschwollen
Swollen
- skrofulös
Scrofulous
- Beulenpest
A highly contagious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, characterized by swollen lymph nodes (buboes).
- anschwellen
To swell
- blasig
Blistered means having blisters or being covered with blisters; can also refer to a bloated or swollen state.
- aufgebläht
Bloated
- aufgedunsen
Swollen, bloated
- Aufgedunsenheit
The state of being swollen or puffy, often in the face.
- schwellen
To swell means to become larger or thicker, often due to fluid accumulation or inflammation.
Example sentences with “geschwollen”
Mein Knöchel ist stark geschwollen. (My ankle is badly swollen.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'geschwollen' an irregular participle?
Yes, it is the past participle of the strong verb 'schwellen'. It functions as an adjective meaning swollen or, metaphorically, bombastic/turgid.