MRT
feminine
The English phrase MRI is translated into German as MRT.
MRT is the acronym used for magnetic resonance imaging. It is the standard way to refer to this type of medical imaging in German.
Meaning: magnetic resonance imaging (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
MRT is a feminine noun. When using it as an adjective to describe a specific scan or examination, it is often combined with a hyphen to form a compound noun, such as MRT-Untersuchung.
Did you know?
- The technical term Kernspintomographie describes the 'nuclear spin' of particles. Although it sounds much more daunting and radioactive than the English 'magnetic resonance imaging', it refers to the same standard procedure.
- In German hospitals, the MRI machine is frequently called die Röhre, which literally translates to 'the tube' or 'the pipe'. This gives the highly advanced technology a very industrial, almost plumbing-like name.
- While the acronym MRT is grammatically feminine, many Germans colloquially use the masculine article der MRT when referring to the machine. This creates a gender mismatch between the formal name and the everyday way people speak.
Examples in context
- Das Ergebnis der MRT-Untersuchung war negativ.The MRI was negative.This sentence shows how to describe the result of an MRT.Tatoeba #9001010 by Luiaard, translation #4494726 by CK
- Ein in der MRT-Röhre erzeugtes, alternierendes Magnetfeld regt die Wasserstoffatome im Körpergewebe an, wodurch diese Radiowellen abgeben.An alternating magnetic field created inside the MRI’s tube excites hydrogen atoms in the body’s tissues, making them emit radio waves.This sentence explains the technical process occurring inside the MRT tube.Tatoeba #13388406 by Vortarulo, translation #11789311 by Cangarejo
- Die Magnetresonanztomografie ermöglicht detaillierte Bilder des menschlichen Körpers.Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows for detailed images of the human body.
- Mein Arzt hat mir für nächste Woche ein MRT verschrieben.My doctor prescribed an MRT for me next week.
- Ich habe gestern eine Kernspintomografie gemacht.I had an MRI done yesterday.
- Ich muss morgen zur MRT.I have to go to the MRI tomorrow.
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are talking about a doctor's appointment.
- FelixWann hast du deinen Termin für die MRT?When is your appointment for the MRI?
- LauraAm Dienstag um zehn Uhr.On Tuesday at ten o'clock.
- FelixHast du Angst vor der Röhre?Are you afraid of the tube?
- LauraEin bisschen, aber die MRT ist nötig.A little, but the MRI is necessary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mri” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
