das Rauchen
Translation
smoking
Examples
Rauchen ist hier verboten.
Smoking is forbidden here.
Das Rauchen schadet der Gesundheit.
Smoking harms your health.
Grammar Patterns
das Rauchen (smoking) Smoking is not permitted in this building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tabakkonsum (tobacco consumption); Antonyms: -
Etymology
The nominalization of the verb 'rauchen' (to smoke), which comes from 'Rauch' (smoke).
Memory Tips
In German, any verb can be turned into a noun by capitalizing it and adding 'das'. So, 'rauchen' (to smoke) becomes 'das Rauchen' (the smoking).