How is the phrase an den Dämpfen ersticken translated from German to English

English translation
Choke on the fumes
phrase

Wegen Rauch oder Gas kaum atmen können.

To struggle to breathe because of smoke or gas.

Examples with “an den Dämpfen ersticken”

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  • Wir begannen, an den Dämpfen des Motors zu ersticken. — We began to choke on the fumes from the engine.

  • Mach ein Fenster auf, bevor wir an den Dämpfen ersticken. — Open a window before we choke on the fumes.

  • Sind die Camper an den Dämpfen des feuchten Holzes erstickt? — Did the campers choke on the fumes from the wet wood?

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