Indigestion Meaning in English
word
/ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
in-dy-JES-chuhn
/ˌɪndɪdʒˈɛstʃən/
in-di-JES-chuhn
Definition
Discomfort or pain in your stomach after eating, often caused by difficulty digesting food.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both medical and casual settings. Often follows 'have' (e.g., 'I have indigestion'). It can include symptoms like bloating and heartburn. Not the same as 'food poisoning,' which is from contaminated food.
Spanish: indigestiónPortuguese (BR): indigestãoPortuguese (PT): indigestãoChinese (Simplified): 消化不良Chinese (Traditional): 消化不良Hindi: अपचArabic: عسر الهضمBengali: অজীর্ণতা - বদহজমRussian: несварениеJapanese: 消化不良Vietnamese: khó tiêuKorean: 소화불량Turkish: hazımsızlıkUrdu: بدہضمیIndonesian: gangguan pencernaan
Example Sentences
After eating too much cake, I got indigestion.
basic
Spicy food can cause indigestion in some people.
basic
He went to the pharmacy for medicine for his indigestion.
basic
I always get indigestion if I eat too fast.
natural
That huge dinner gave me a serious case of indigestion last night.
natural
If you have frequent indigestion, you should see a doctor.
natural