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zähneknirschen

teeth grinding, bruxism

noun TSAY-neh-kneer-shen Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Zähneknirschen is the noun (das Zähneknirschen) for the involuntary grinding of teeth, especially during sleep. The verb is mit den Zähnen knirschen. Also used figuratively for suppressed anger: mit Zähneknirschen (grudgingly).

Examples

"Das nächtliche Zähneknirschen schädigt auf Dauer den Zahnschmelz."

Natural Translation

Nightly teeth grinding damages the tooth enamel over time.

Literal Translation

The nightly teeth-grinding damages over time the tooth-enamel.

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