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räuspern

to clear one's throat

verb ROY-spern Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

räuspern reflexively (sich räuspern) means to clear the throat audibly, either from physical need or as a social signal before speaking. Common in both physical and communicative contexts, and very natural in reported speech.

Examples

"Der Redner räusperte sich, bevor er das Wort ergriff."

Natural Translation

The speaker cleared his throat before taking the floor.

Literal Translation

The speaker cleared-his-throat, before he the word seized.

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