English–German

“tongue” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsʊŋə/

Example

Er streckt die Zunge heraus.

He sticks out his tongue.

Illustration for Zunge (tongue)

How to say “tongue” in German

“Tongue” in German is Zunge.

A flexible muscle in the mouth that senses taste, shapes speech, helps swallowing, and can stand for a language.

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

Example sentences with Zunge

Ich habe mir beim Essen die Zunge verbrannt.

I burned my tongue while eating.

Tips for using Zunge

  • Zunge is feminine, so the noun uses die in the singular and has the plural form Zungen.

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