bluten
Translation
to bleed
Examples
Mein Finger blutet.
My finger is bleeding.
Er hat stark geblutet.
He bled heavily.
Mein Herz blutet für dich.
My heart bleeds for you.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to bleed My finger is bleeding.
((from sth.)) to bleed from (sth.) He is bleeding from his nose.
((for sb./sth.)) to bleed for (sb./sth.) My heart bleeds for the victims.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none common; Antonyms: gerinnen (to clot, coagulate)
Etymology
Derived from the German noun 'Blut' (blood). It shares the same Proto-Germanic root as the English words 'blood' and 'bleed'.
Memory Tips
The word 'bluten' looks and sounds very similar to 'bleed' and is directly related to 'Blut' (blood). This connection is a strong memory aid.