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How to Say ‘It's the stomach.’ in German

Das ist der Magen.

dahs ist dair MAH-gen

[dahs ist dair MAH-gen]

💬 Usage Tip: Bauch is the whole belly area, while Magen is the stomach organ itself. A doctor narrowing it down to Magen is giving you a diagnosis, not just repeating your word.

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist

dahs ist

That is

This is a very common phrase. Link the two words together: 'dahs-ist'.

Example

Das ist gut.

That is good.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that; this; it

A demonstrative or pronoun used to refer to a thing, idea, or statement.

Example

Das klingt nach einer guten Arbeitsatmosphäre.

That sounds like a good working atmosphere.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

der Magen.

dair MAH-gen

the stomach.

'Magen' is masculine, so it takes 'der'. Say 'MAH-gen' with a long 'a'.

Example

Der Magen tut weh.

The stomach hurts.

Words in this phrase

der

[dair]

the

Feminine article in the dative case, used after 'in' for location.

Example

Das steht in der Zeitung.

That's in the newspaper.

Magen

[MAH-gen]

stomach

The organ that digests food.

Example

Mein Magen tut weh.

My stomach hurts.

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