Sternutate
Verb (intransitive) | /ˈstɜːr.njuː.teɪt/
/スタニュテイト/
Definition
To sneeze; to expel a sudden burst of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, often as a reflex response to irritation in the nasal passages.
Etymology
From Latin sternuere (“to sneeze”), with documented usage in English dating back to 1745. The term is rooted in classical medical language and occasionally appears in humorous or formal registers.
Example Sentence
“He sternutated. That broke the spell.” — Avram Davidson, The Island Under the Earth (1969)
Katakana Pronunciation Breakdown
sternutate → スタニュテイト
- ster → ス
- nu → ニュ
- tate → テイト
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