Hormon
/hɔʁˈmoːn/neuter
The German word for hormone is Hormon.
Hormon refers to a substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity.
Meaning: substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Hormon is Hormone.
How do you pronounce it?
/hɔʁˈmoːn/
Did you know?
- In German medical contexts, Hormone are often discussed alongside Botenstoffe, which literally translates to 'messenger substances'.
- German compound words can turn Hormon into highly specific terms like Hormonverwirrung, which literally means 'hormone confusion'.
- The German Hormon shares the exact same Greek root as the English word, meaning 'to set in motion' or 'to urge on'.
Examples in context
- Ich mache gerade eine Hormonersatztherapie.I am receiving hormone replacement therapy.This sentence shows how to use Hormon when discussing hormone replacement therapy.Tatoeba #13370878 by Waldelfe, translation #10730551 by Vanilla
- Die Hormonersatztherapie kann das Brustkrebsrisiko steigern.Hormone replacement therapy can contribute to breast cancer risk.This sentence demonstrates the use of Hormon regarding the risks of hormone replacement therapy.Tatoeba #13745391 by Waldelfe, translation #8988028 by mccarras
- Wissenschaftler der Universität Harvard haben die Menge männlichen Hormons im Speichel von 58 ledigen und verheirateten Männern mit oder ohne Kinder gemessen.Harvard scientists have measured the amount of male hormone in the saliva of 58 single and married men with or without children.This sentence uses Hormon in the context of scientific measurements of male hormones.Tatoeba #6169 by MUIRIEL, translation #6199821 by carlosalberto
- Die Produktion dieser Hormone ist von großer Bedeutung für den menschlichen Körper.The production of these hormones is of great importance for the human body.
- Die Drüsenstoffe regulieren verschiedene biologische Prozesse im Körper.The glandular substances regulate various biological processes in the body.
- Ich glaube, meine Hormone spielen verrückt.I think my hormones are going crazy.
- Um deinen Hormonhaushalt zu regulieren, solltest du ausreichend schlafen.To regulate your hormonal balance, you should get enough sleep.
- Ich bin total aus dem hormonellen Gleichgewicht, ich könnte wegen jeder Kleinigkeit weinen.I am completely out of hormonal balance, I could cry over anything.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing a biological research paper.
- LukasIst das ein neues Hormon?Is that a new hormone?
- HannahJa, es wirkt auf den Stoffwechsel.Yes, it affects the metabolism.
- LukasWelches Hormon regelt das genau?Which hormone regulates that exactly?
- HannahEs ist ein komplexer Prozess.It is a complex process.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hormone” translations and entries Hormon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hormon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
