die Schluckstörungen
Translation
swallowing disorders, dysphagia
Examples
Ältere Menschen leiden oft an Schluckstörungen.
Elderly people often suffer from swallowing disorders.
Nach dem Schlaganfall hatte er Schluckstörungen.
After the stroke, he had swallowing disorders.
Grammar Patterns
an ((et3)) leiden to suffer from sth. He suffers from swallowing disorders.
((et4)) haben to have sth. He has swallowing disorders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dysphagie (dysphagia)
Etymology
Composed of 'schlucken' (to swallow) and 'Störungen' (disorders). Literally 'swallowing disorders'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'disturbing' ('stören') your ability to 'swallow' ('schlucken').