Speiseröhre
The English phrase esophagus is translated into German as Speiseröhre.
The term refers to the esophagus.
What does it mean word for word?
Speiseröhre is a compound noun made of Speise, meaning food or meal and Röhre, meaning tube or pipe.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Speiseröhre is the common term, whereas Ösophagus is the formal medical term used by doctors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and is used with the feminine article die (e.g., die Speiseröhre).
Did you know?
- Because of the presence of cathode ray tubes in early televisions, Germans sometimes used the word Röhre as a colloquial slang term for a TV set.
- The word Speise is an ancient relative of the English word 'spice', though it originally meant any kind of prepared food or meal rather than just a seasoning.
- The gender of Speiseröhre is feminine because in German compound nouns, the gender is always determined by the final element, which in this case is Röhre.
Examples in context
- Sie haben eine Entzündung in der Speiseröhre.You have inflammation in the esophagus.
- Die Untersuchung zeigt, dass das Ereignis im Ösophagus stattfand.The examination shows that the event occurred in the esophagus.
- Die Speiseröhre ist ein wichtiges Organ.The esophagus is an important organ.
- Er hat Schmerzen in der Speiseröhre.He has pain in his esophagus.
- Das Essen gleitet durch die Speiseröhre.The food slides down the esophagus.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing a doctor's visit.
- LukasWas hat der Arzt über deine Speiseröhre gesagt?What did the doctor say about your esophagus?
- HannahEr sagt, meine Speiseröhre ist völlig gesund.He says my esophagus is perfectly healthy.
- LukasDas sind gute Nachrichten für dich, Hannah.That is good news for you, Hannah.
- HannahJa, ich bin wirklich sehr erleichtert.Yes, I am really very relieved.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Speiseröhre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
