Meaning 1neutral · 82%
An amount of liquid taken in one act of swallowing.
Natural examples
Nach dem Lauf nimmt sie einen Schluck Wasser.
After the run, she takes a sip of water.
Der Tee ist heiß; trink erst einen kleinen Schluck.
The tea is hot; take a small sip first.
Mit zwei Schlucken war das Glas leer.
The glass was empty after two gulps.
Usage note
Schluck is masculine. Its usual plural is Schlucke; as a measure, the singular often remains unchanged.
Mini-lesson: Schluck
An amount of liquid taken in one act of swallowing. Schluck is masculine. Its usual plural is Schlucke; as a measure, the singular often remains unchanged.
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