der Schleim
mucus
slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes
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der Schleim with Russian translation
der Schleim usage examples
При простуде нос выделяет много слизи.
Bei einer Erkältung produziert die Nase viel Schleim.
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der Schleim synonyms
What's the difference between der Schleim / Schleimsekret / Nasensekret / Schleimhautsekret / Speichel / Eiter
A medical or biological term for mucous secretion; more technical and precise than plain "Schleim."
Nasal discharge; used when referring specifically to secretion from the nose, especially in the context of a runny nose.
Mucosal secretion; a very precise term emphasizing that the mucus comes from mucous tissue.
Saliva; not mucus, but a different body fluid, so it only partially overlaps and is usually not a true synonym.
Pus; a different substance associated with inflammation and infection, not mucus.
A more colloquial and vivid word for watery nasal discharge; less scientific and less precise.
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How to pronounce der Schleim and what this word means
der Schleim means mucus. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce der Schleim
/ʃlaɪ̯m/
der Schleim translation
mucus
der Schleim examples
Bei einer Erkältung produziert die Nase viel Schleim.
der Schleim transcription
/ʃlaɪ̯m/
Questions about this word
der Schleim meaning: what does it mean?
zähe, gleitende Flüssigkeit aus den Schleimhäuten
der Schleim pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
der Schleim is pronounced as /ʃlaɪ̯m/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
der Schleim definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Bei einer Erkältung produziert die Nase viel Schleim. Translation: При простуде нос выделяет много слизи.
Is der Schleim part of Anatomy vocabulary?
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Is der Schleim part of Body vocabulary?
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