Anus
/ˈʔaːnʊs/masculine
The English word "anus" can be translated into German as Anus or After.
Meaning: lower opening of the digestive tract (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anus | /ˈʔaːnʊs/ | masculine |
| After | /ˈaftɐ/ (standard) /ˈaːftɐ/ |
masculine |
Both terms refer to the lower opening of the digestive tract.
Which one should you use?
The formal German term for "anus" is After.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Anus and After are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔaːnʊs/
Did you know?
- The German word After shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'after', but in German, it evolved to describe the physical 'rear' or 'behind' of a body.
- Because After sounds identical to the English word 'after', English speakers may find it jarring to hear it used in a medical context in Germany.
- The term Anus is a direct loanword from Latin, meaning the German language possesses two distinct layers of vocabulary for the same body part: one Latinate and one Germanic.
Examples in context
- Meine Kuh hat Würmer im After.My cow has worms in its anus.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of After.Tatoeba #12402861 by Yorwba, translation #773407 by marloncori
- Ich blute aus dem After.I am bleeding from my anus.Tatoeba #10706451 by AutoBot, translation #10706448 by AutoBot
- Der Arzt untersuchte den After des Patienten auf mögliche Verletzungen.The doctor examined the patient's anus for possible injuries.
- Der Anus ist Teil des Verdauungstraktes.The anus is part of the digestive tract.
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Example conversation
A patient is describing symptoms to a doctor.
- JuliaIch habe Schmerzen am Anus.I have pain at the anus.
- MaximilianSeit wann haben Sie diese Schmerzen, Julia?Since when have you had this pain, Julia?
- JuliaSeit gestern Abend.Since yesterday evening.
- MaximilianIch werde den Anus jetzt untersuchen.I will examine the anus now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anus” translations and entries Anus, After, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries After, Anus, after, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
