Blut
/bluːt/neuter
The English word 'blood' is Blut in German. Wiktionary also lists Bluad and Bluet.
Meaning: vital liquid flowing in human and animal bodies (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Blut | /bluːt/ | neuter |
| Bluad | ||
| Bluet | Alemannic German, neuter |
Blut refers to the vital liquid flowing in human and animal bodies.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Alemannic German, the form Bluet is used. The form Bluad is also a variant.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of Blut is Blutes, meaning 'of blood'. While the plural form is identical to the singular form in many contexts, it is most commonly used as an uncountable mass noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/bluːt/
Did you know?
- A German speaker might use the phrase Blut und Wasser schwitzen to mean they are 'sweating blood and water', describing extreme physical or mental exertion.
- The word Blut appears in the expression Blut und Boden, a phrase famously used in Nazi ideology to link ethnic identity to a specific territory.
- In German, Blutsauger literally means 'blood sucker' but is the standard word used to describe a 'vampire' or a parasitic person.
Examples in context
- Es ist bloß Blut.It's just blood.Tatoeba #7158204 by Luiaard, translation #2249092 by CK
- Das ist kein Blut.It's not blood.Tatoeba #7485760 by Yorwba, translation #2713778 by CK
- Im Wasser ist Blut.There's blood in the water.Tatoeba #1598362 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1598348 by Spamster
- Das Blut fließt durch die Adern.The blood flows through the veins.
- Eine Bluttransfusion kann Leben retten.A blood transfusion can save lives.
- Blutuntersuchungen sind wichtig für die Gesundheit.Blood tests are important for health.
- 351 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are looking at a small cut on Lukas's finger.
- LauraLukas, hast du Blut am Finger?Lukas, do you have blood on your finger?
- LukasJa, es blutet ein wenig.Yes, it is bleeding a little.
- LauraSoll ich ein Pflaster holen?Should I get a bandage?
- LukasDas wäre lieb, danke.That would be nice, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blood” translations and entries Blut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
