Husten

cough

noun HOOS-ten Rare

Usage Note

Husten is the noun for a cough, identical in form to the verb husten (to cough). It is normally used in the singular; cough syrup is der Hustensaft and a cough medicine more broadly das Hustenmittel.

Examples

"Der trockene Husten hielt die ganze Nacht an."

Natural Translation

The dry cough lasted all night.

Literal Translation

The dry cough held the whole night on.

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