seufzen

German (Berlin)

/ˈzɔʏ̯ftsən/

verb-weak

Definitions

(intransitive) to sigh to exhale audibly, usually accompanied by a deep, nasal sound of the voice

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German siufzen inherited from Old High German sūftōn.

Origin

Old High German

sūftōn

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Distribution of cognates by language

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Cognates and derived terms

Seufzer German
zuchten Dutch, Flemish
zuchtmeisje Dutch, Flemish
suchten Middle Dutch
sūftōn Old High German
sug Afrikaans
siufzen Middle High German

Seufzer