snore

A noun referring to the rattling sound produced during sleep when breathing is partially obstructed, or the act of making such a sound.

• 🇩🇪Ein schnarchendes Geräusch, das beim Schlafen durch behinderte Atmung entsteht, oder das Schnarchen selbst.

1. Snoring sound A2 formal

   The rattling or harsh noise produced when a person breathes noisily during sleep.

   • His loud snore kept everyone awake in the tent.
   • She was woken up by her own snore.
   • The snore coming from the next room was unmistakable.

   🇩🇪Schnarchgeräusch

   Synonyme: snoringstertor

2. Act of snoring A2 formal

   The act of breathing noisily during sleep, producing a rattling sound.

   • His snore was so loud it could be heard down the hall.
   • The doctor asked about the frequency of his snore.
   • Her snore stopped when she turned onto her side.

   🇩🇪Schnarchen

   Synonyme: snoringstertor

• snores plural form
• snores' possessive plural form
• snore's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the act of breathing noisily during sleep, typically due to obstructed airways.

• 🇩🇪Lautes Atmen im Schlaf, oft verursacht durch eine Verengung oder Blockade der Atemwege. Bezeichnet das schnarchende Geräusch sowie das Schlafen mit diesem Geräusch.

1. Breathe noisily while sleeping A2 formal

   To make a rough, hoarse noise while breathing during sleep, caused by vibration of the soft palate.

   • He snores so loudly that it keeps the whole family awake.
   • She started snoring as soon as she fell asleep.
   • My roommate snores every night, so I use earplugs.

   🇩🇪Schnarchen

• snored past participle
• snored past simple
• snoring present participle
• snores third person singular