Choke up Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃoʊk/ /ˈəp
CHOHK-uhp
tʃˈəʊk/ /ˈʌp
CHOHK-up
Definição
To become so emotional that it becomes hard to speak, often because of sadness or happiness.
Uso & Nuances
Informal. Often used about becoming emotional and unable to speak clearly, especially in public, during a speech, or when recalling memories. Usually positive or bittersweet context, not for physical choking.
Spanish: emocionarse - quedarse sin palabras (por emoción)Portuguese (BR): ficar emocionado - engasgar de emoçãoPortuguese (PT): emocionar-se - ficar com a voz embargadaChinese (Simplified): 哽咽 - 激动到说不出话Chinese (Traditional): 哽咽 - 激動到說不出話Hindi: गला भर आना - भावुक होनाArabic: يختنق من التأثر - يعجز عن الكلام بسبب العاطفةBengali: কণ্ঠ রুদ্ধ হয়ে যাওয়া - আবেগে বাকরুদ্ধ হয়ে পড়াRussian: голос перехватило - ком в горле (от эмоций)Japanese: 声が詰まる - こみあげて声が出なくなるVietnamese: nghẹn ngào - nghẹn lờiKorean: 목이 메다 - 감정에 복받쳐 말이 막히다Turkish: duygulanıp sesi titremek - sesi boğulmakUrdu: آواز بھر آنا - جذبات سے بول نہ پاناIndonesian: tercekat - suara tercekat (karena emosi)
Frases de Exemplo
She started to choke up while talking about her grandmother.
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It's normal to choke up at a wedding.
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He choked up during his speech.
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I always choke up when I watch old family videos.
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You could hear his voice choke up at the end of the call.
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Don’t be surprised if you choke up in front of the whole class.
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