English–German

“tooth” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsaːn/

Example

Der Zahn tut weh.

The tooth hurts.

Illustration for Zahn (tooth)

How to say “tooth” in German

“Tooth” in German is Zahn.

A small hard point that grips and breaks what presses against it.

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

Example sentences with Zahn

Am Zahnrad fehlt ein Zahn.

A tooth is missing from the gearwheel.

Tips for using Zahn

  • The plural is Zähne, with an umlaut, so die Zähne means 'the teeth' or 'the gear teeth' depending on context.

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