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How do you say "lung" in German?
die Lunge
In German, "lung" is die Lunge.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LOONG-eh', stress on the first syllable, with a rounded 'oo'.
Grammar notes
die Lunge is feminine. Plural: die Lungen.
Example sentence
Tiefe Atemzüge füllen die Lungen mit Luft.
Deep breaths fill the lungs with air.
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How to remember die Lunge
It starts with the same sound as the English word 'lung', making the connection almost automatic.
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Questions about die Lunge
How do you say "lung" in German?
In German, "lung" is die Lunge. It is a noun.
Is die Lunge masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Lunge is feminine. Plural: die Lungen.
How is die Lunge used in a sentence?
Use die Lunge as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Tiefe Atemzüge füllen die Lungen mit Luft. (Deep breaths fill the lungs with air.).
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