English–German

“kidney” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈniːʁə/

Example

Ich habe Schmerzen in der Niere.

My kidney hurts.

Illustration for Niere (kidney)

How to say “kidney” in German

“Kidney” in German is Niere.

A pair of bean-shaped filters that clean the blood and send waste into urine.

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

Example sentences with Niere

Sie hat beschlossen, eine Niere zu spenden.

She has decided to donate a kidney.

Tips for using Niere

  • Niere is feminine, so the usual forms are die Niere, der Niere, and die Nieren.

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