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How do you say "saliva" in German?
der Speichel
In German, "saliva" is der Speichel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHPY-khel', with 'sp' sounding like 'shp' and 'ei' like 'eye'.
Grammar notes
der Speichel is masculine. Plural: der Speichel.
Example sentence
Speichel hilft Ihnen, Nahrung zu verdauen.
Saliva helps you begin to digest food.
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How to remember der Speichel
It starts with the same 'shp' sound as English 'spit', a handy sound-alike hook.
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Questions about der Speichel
How do you say "saliva" in German?
In German, "saliva" is der Speichel. It is a noun.
Is der Speichel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Speichel is masculine. Plural: der Speichel.
How is der Speichel used in a sentence?
Use der Speichel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Speichel hilft Ihnen, Nahrung zu verdauen. (Saliva helps you begin to digest food.).
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