Labor
[laˈboːɐ̯]
The German word for 'lab' is Labor.
The most common and widely recognized term for 'lab' in German is Das Labor.
Meaning: Labrador retriever (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word Das Praktikumslabor refers specifically to a laboratory where practical training or internships take place.
Did you know?
- While Labor means 'laboratory' in German, the animal 'labrador retriever' is called Labrador or Labrador Retriever. A German speaker would be very confused if you called your dog a Labor.
- In German, the word Arbeit (work) and Labor (laboratory) share a distant-sounding linguistic connection to the concept of physical exertion and toil.
- If you are looking for a medical 'lab' in Germany, you might see signs for a Laborarzt, which is a doctor who specializes in laboratory diagnostics.
Examples in context
- Das Labor ist leer.The lab is empty.This sentence shows how to describe the state of a Labor.Tatoeba #8322852 by Luiaard, translation #3431322 by CK
- Ich gehe ins Labor.I'm going to the lab.This sentence shows the action of going to a Labor.Tatoeba #13806628 by Vortarulo, translation #2547745 by CK
- Geh zurück zum Labor.Go back to the lab.This sentence shows the direction to return to a Labor.Tatoeba #8101743 by Luiaard, translation #3386891 by CK
- Ich arbeite im Labor der Universität.I work in the lab at the university.
- Gestern haben wir unser neues Laboratorium eingeweiht.Yesterday, we inaugurated our new lab.
- Die Laboreinrichtung ist topmodern.The lab equipment is state-of-the-art.
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Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are talking about a dog at the park.
- JulianIst das ein Labor?Is that a lab?
- SarahJa, das ist ein Labor.Yes, that is a lab.
- JulianIch liebe jeden Labor.I love every lab.
- SarahIch auch, sie sind sehr lieb.Me too, they are very sweet.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Labor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
