Hoden
The German word for testicles is Hoden.
Hoden refers to the two oval organs in the scrotum that produce sperm and testosterone.
Which one should you use?
While Hoden is the standard anatomical term, the slang term Eier (literally meaning eggs) is used in casual or vulgar conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hoden is a masculine noun that uses the same spelling for both its singular and plural forms. In the accusative case, the singular form is preceded by the article den (e.g., den Hoden).
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Examples in context
- Wenn meine Tante Hoden hätte, wäre sie mein Onkel.If my aunt had testicles, she'd be my uncle.This sentence uses Hoden in a hypothetical context regarding gender.Tatoeba #12393921 by Yorwba, translation #8082131 by soliloquist
- Wie sollten meine Hoden aussehen und sich anfühlen?What should my testicles look and feel like?This sentence uses Hoden to ask about physical appearance and sensation.Tatoeba #12797312 by Yorwba, translation #9805312 by Igider
- Die Hoden sind Teil des männlichen Fortpflanzungssystems.The testicles are part of the male reproductive system.
Example conversation
Lukas is talking to Hannah about a medical checkup.
- LukasIch muss meine Hoden untersuchen lassen.I need to have my testicles examined.
- HannahHast du einen Termin beim Arzt?Do you have an appointment with the doctor?
- LukasJa, ich gehe morgen zum Urologen.Yes, I am going to the urologist tomorrow.
- HannahDas ist eine gute Entscheidung, Lukas.That is a good decision, Lukas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hoden, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
