Prostata
[ˈpʁɔstata]feminine
The English word "prostate" is Prostata in German.
Prostata refers to the prostate gland. In medical or anatomical contexts, you may also encounter the more specific term Prostatadrüse for the prostate gland itself.
Meaning: prostate gland (noun)
Which one should you use?
Prostata is commonly used on its own, while Prostatadrüse is the formal anatomical term for the prostate gland. Additionally, when referring specifically to prostate cancer, German uses the compound noun Prostatakrebs, which combines the two words for prostate and cancer.
How does it change in a sentence?
Prostata is a feminine noun and is used with the feminine definite article die.
Did you know?
- The Greek root of Prostata refers to 'one standing before', reflecting the gland's physical position in front of the bladder.
- In German, the word for 'prostate' is a feminine noun, even though its anatomical role is often associated with male biology.
- While English uses 'prostate' as a noun for the gland, German speakers often use the adjective 'prostatatypisch' to describe things that are 'characteristically prostate-related' in medical reports.
Examples in context
- Bei Tom wurde Prostatakrebs festgestellt.Tom was diagnosed with prostate cancer.This sentence shows how to use Prostata when discussing a diagnosis of prostate cancer.Tatoeba #8502946 by Luiaard, translation #8502945 by Hybrid
- Ich hatte eine vergrößerte Prostata.I had an enlarged prostate.This sentence illustrates the use of Prostata when describing an enlarged prostate.Tatoeba #363239 by Wolf, translation #273643 by voxbubnya
- Männer, deren Mütter Brustkrebs hatten, unterliegen einem höheren Prostatakrebs-Risiko.Men whose mothers had breast cancer run a higher risk of developing prostate cancer.This sentence demonstrates how Prostata is used within the compound noun for prostate cancer.Tatoeba #3803141 by Tickler, translation #3801998 by patgfisher
- Die Prostata ist eine wichtige Drüse beim Mann.The prostate is an important gland in men.
- Ein Patient mit Prostatakrebs sollte ärztlichen Rat suchen.A patient with prostate cancer should seek medical advice.
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Example conversation
Lukas is explaining a medical term to Hannah at the doctor's office.
- HannahWas bedeutet das genau?What does that mean exactly?
- LukasEs geht um die Prostata.It is about the prostate.
- HannahIst das bei ihm ein Problem?Is that a problem for him?
- LukasJa, die Prostata ist entzündet.Yes, the prostate is inflamed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prostate” translations and entries Prostata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Prostata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
