die Rötung
Translation
redness, reddening, flush
Examples
Die Rötung der Haut ist ein Symptom.
The redness of the skin is a symptom.
Nach dem Sonnenbad hatte er eine starke Rötung.
After sunbathing, he had severe redness.
Grammar Patterns
((eine)) Rötung ((haben)) to have redness The skin has a slight redness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Erröten, die Röte; Antonyms: die Blässe (paleness)
Etymology
From the adjective 'rot' (red) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It literally means 'red-ning' or 'the act/result of becoming red'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'red'. 'Rötung' is the state of being red, often used in a medical context for skin inflammation or a blush.