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“lung” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlʊŋə/

Example

Der Arzt hört die Lungen mit dem Stethoskop ab.

The doctor listens to the lungs with a stethoscope.

Illustration for Lunge (lung)

How to say “lung” in German

“Lung” in German is Lunge.

One of two soft organs in the chest where breathed air meets the bloodstream.

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

Example sentences with Lunge

Er klagte nach dem Treppensteigen über Schmerzen in der Lunge.

After climbing the stairs, he complained of pain in his lung.

Tips for using Lunge

  • The plural of Lunge is Lungen, so the final -n belongs to the plural rather than the singular.

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