How to Say ‘abdomen’ in German
der Bauch
dair bowkh
[dair bowkh]
💬 Usage Tip: In everyday speech, Bauch can also mean belly/tummy, so it sounds less technical than Abdomen.
🇩🇪 In Germany: With patients, Bauch is much more natural and friendly than Latin-based medical terms.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
Definite article for masculine singular nouns in German.
Der Bauch tut nach der OP noch weh.
The abdomen still hurts after the operation.
Bauch
[bowkh]
abdomen; belly
The front part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.
Der Bauch ist nach der Operation empfindlich.
The abdomen is sensitive after the operation.
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