English–German

“lip” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɪpə/

Example

Er küsst sie auf die Lippen.

He kisses her on the lips.

Illustration for Lippe (lip)

How to say “lip” in German

“Lip” in German is Lippe.

Two soft, movable edges meet around the mouth, with one above and one below.

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

Example sentences with Lippe

Er trug roten Lippenstift auf seine Lippen.

He applied red lipstick to his lips.

Tips for using Lippe

  • A singular Lippe can mean either one lip, while Oberlippe and Unterlippe specify the upper or lower one.

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