English–German

“chest” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁʊst/

Example

Beim Laufen spüre ich in der Brust einen Schmerz.

I feel pain in my chest when I run.

Illustration for Brust (chest)

How to say “chest” in German

“Chest” in German is Brust.

The broad front of the upper torso, with the rib cage and the soft tissue over it.

Full entry for Brust: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Brust

Das Baby saugt an der Brust der Mutter.

The baby is suckling at its mother's breast.

Tips for using Brust

  • Brust is feminine, so the definite article is die and the common dative form is der Brust.

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