Zähne
The German phrase for teeth is Zähne.
Zähne refers to the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food. You may also encounter the idiomatic expression Zähne zeigen, which means to act aggressively or to threaten, similar to the English phrase 'to show one's teeth'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Zähne is the plural form of the singular noun Zahn, which means tooth.
Did you know?
- German uses the term Zahnfleisch for 'gum', which literally translates to 'tooth meat'.
- The expression sich die Zähne ausbeißen literally means to 'bite one's teeth out' on something, but it is used to describe struggling fruitlessly with a difficult task.
- In German, the word for 'tooth', Zahn, is also used to describe the metal teeth on a gear or a saw, or even the notches on a comb.
Examples in context
- Putz dir die Zähne!Brush your teeth.This sentence is useful for giving a command to brush one's Zähne.Tatoeba #1766073 by Zaghawa, translation #263638 by CK
- Er hat weiße Zähne.He has white teeth.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has white Zähne.Tatoeba #7712559 by wolfgangth, translation #2514879 by CH
- Er hat gelbe Zähne.His teeth are yellow.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has yellow Zähne.Tatoeba #10289928 by Yorwba, translation #4657390 by adamtrousers
- Meine Zähne sind sehr gesundMy teeth are very healthy
- Die Untersuchung des Gebisses zeigt mögliche ProblemeExamining the dentition reveals possible issues
- Ich muss mir vor dem Schlafengehen die Zähne putzen.I need to brush my teeth before bed.
- Sie hat ein wunderschönes Lächeln mit geraden Zähnen.She has a beautiful smile with straight teeth.
- Zahnpflege ist wichtig, um gesunde Zähne zu erhalten.Dental hygiene is important for maintaining healthy teeth.
- Der Zahnarzt empfahl ihr eine Zahnspange, um ihre verschobenen Zähne zu korrigieren.The dentist recommended braces to correct her misaligned teeth.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are discussing a visit to the dentist.
- MaximilianIch muss heute meine Zähne untersuchen lassen.I have to get my teeth checked today.
- HannahHast du Angst vor dem Zahnarzt, Maximilian?Are you afraid of the dentist, Maximilian?
- MaximilianJa, weil meine Zähne sehr empfindlich sind.Yes, because my teeth are very sensitive.
- HannahKeine Sorge, das wird sicher alles gut gehen.Don't worry, I'm sure everything will be fine.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
