German Conversation · Level 47
74 words
German word
Leber
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːbɐ/
Meaning
- feminine nounliver
Example
Die Funktion der Leber ist sehr wichtig.
The function of the liver is very important.
More examples
Die Testergebnisse zeigten erhöhte Leberwerte.
The test results showed elevated liver function values.
Core concept
A dark red organ beneath the ribs that processes substances and is also eaten as food.
Common phrases
akute Leberentzündung
acute hepatitis
chronische Lebererkrankung
chronic liver disease
Leberwerte
liver function values
Similar words
Niere: An organ that filters blood, makes urine, and balances water and salts.
Magen: An organ that stores food and begins digestion with stomach acid.
Herz: A muscular pump that sends blood throughout the body.
Darm: A digestive tube that absorbs nutrients and removes waste.
Definition in German
Ein inneres Organ, das am Stoffwechsel beteiligt ist, Blut entgiftet und Galle bildet.
Word origin
Leber descends from Old High German lebara through Middle High German leber and is cognate with English liver.
Usage tips
- Leber is feminine: die Leber, with der Leber in the genitive and dative singular and Lebern in the plural.
Related words
- Leberfunktionliver functionnoun
- Lebermetastaseliver metastasisnoun