No. 2,900 in German
übelkeit
Nausea.
In a sentence
Ich habe Übelkeit nach dem Essen verspürt.
I experienced nausea after eating.
Here, 'Übelkeit' refers to the physical feeling of nausea, used in a general context to describe health symptoms.
Das Boot sanierte und schaukelte, was Übelkeit bei den Passagieren auslöste.
The boat swayed, causing nausea among the passengers.
In this sentence, 'Übelkeit' represents the nausea induced by motion sickness, showcasing its use in a situational context.
Die Beschreibung war so widerlich, dass sie Übelkeit hervorbrachte.
The description was so revolting that it caused nausea.
Here, 'Übelkeit' metaphorically describes a feeling of disgust or revulsion caused by an unpleasant scenario.
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