das Herunterschlucken
Translation
swallowing, suppression, gulping down
Examples
Das Herunterschlucken der Pille fiel ihm schwer.
Swallowing the pill was difficult for him.
Das Herunterschlucken von Wut ist nicht gesund.
The suppression of anger is not healthy.
Grammar Patterns
das Herunterschlucken ((von+3)) the swallowing/suppression of sth. The swallowing of pride is sometimes necessary.
Similar Words
die Unterdrückung (suppression); Antonyms: das Ausspucken (spitting out)
Etymology
A nominalization of the verb 'herunterschlucken', from 'herunter' (down) + 'schlucken' (to swallow). Literally 'the down-swallowing'.
Memory Tips
Picture swallowing something 'down' (herunter). This action applies both to physical objects and to suppressing emotions like anger or pride.