gargle

• Substantiv, das die Flüssigkeit zum Spülen von Mund und Rachen oder den Vorgang des Spülens von Mund und Rachen mit einer solchen Flüssigkeit bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a liquid used for rinsing the mouth and throat, or the act of rinsing the mouth and throat with such a liquid.

1. Liquid for rinsingB1formal

   A liquid used to rinse the mouth and throat, often for medicinal or refreshing purposes.

   Gurgellösung

   • The doctor recommended a saltwater gargle for my sore throat.
   • She bought a mint-flavored gargle at the pharmacy.
   • Using a medicated gargle can help reduce inflammation.

   Synonymemouthwash

2. The action of garglingB1informal

   The act of rinsing the mouth and throat by bubbling air through a liquid held at the back of the throat.

   Gurgeln

   • He gave a quick gargle before the speech.
   • A thorough gargle can help remove bacteria.
   • She performed a gargle with warm water and salt.

• Ein Verb, das die Handlung beschreibt, den Mund oder Rachen mit einer Flüssigkeit zu spülen, die man meist im hinteren Rachen hält und mit Luft zum Blubbern bringt. Auch allgemein für das Spülen des Rachens mit einer Flüssigkeit, oft medizinisch.

A verb used to describe the act of rinsing the throat or mouth with a liquid, typically by holding it in the back of the throat and breathing out air to create a bubbling sound.

1. Rinse throatB1formalmedical

   To wash or medicate the throat by holding a liquid in the mouth and breathing air through it to create a bubbling sound.

   Gurgeln

   • The doctor told me to gargle with salt water for my sore throat.
   • She gargled the mouthwash for thirty seconds.
   • He gargled to soothe his irritated throat.

2. Make a bubbling soundB2informal

   To produce a sound similar to liquid bubbling or gurgling.

   Blubbern

   • The baby gargled happily in her bath.
   • Water gargled from the pipe as it cleared.
   • He gargled a laugh at the joke.

   Synonymebubbleburblegurgle