Meaning
suffocation, choking
- the condition or process of being deprived of air; asphyxiation or choking
In a sentence
I piccoli giocattoli presentano un grave rischio di soffocamento.
Small toys present a serious choking hazard.
Il fumo denso ha provocato il soffocamento di alcuni residenti.
The dense smoke caused suffocation in some residents.
Hai imparato le manovre d'emergenza contro il soffocamento?
Have you learned emergency maneuvers against choking?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| soffocamento | masculine · singular |
| soffocamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often appears in medical contexts or warnings on packaging.
- Formed from the verb 'soffocare' with suffix '-mento'.