German · Body & Health
"Chest" in German: Brust
die Brust
Chest in German is die Brust. Say Meine Brust tut weh for discomfort, and der Brustkorb when you mean the ribcage more anatomically.
After a cold
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How to pronounce Brust
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BROOST
/bʁʊst/
BROOST. Short u like book, final st crisp. Feminine: die Brust.
"Chest" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Brust | the chest / breast Default body word. | Default body word. |
| der Brustkorb | ribcage / chest More anatomical. | More anatomical. |
| Brustschmerzen | chest pain Medical talk. | Medical talk. |
| auf der Brust | on the chest Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
How to use Brust in real life
- 1After a cold
Meine Brust fühlt sich eng an.
My chest feels tight.
Meine Brust as subject.
- 2Gym
Heute trainiere ich die Brust und den Rücken.
Today I'm training chest and back.
Die Brust as target.
- 3Doctor visit
Tut die Brust weh beim Atmen?
Does the chest hurt when breathing?
Die Brust with weh tun.
Mistakes English speakers make with Brust
Incorrect: der Brust
Correct: die Brust
Brust is feminine.
Incorrect: Mein Chest tut weh.
Correct: Meine Brust tut weh.
Use Brust, not English.
Good to know
Brust covers chest and breast, so context matters. At the doctor, people say Brustschmerzen or point. Fitness talk uses Brust trainieren freely.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking in after a hard workout
ChatPal
Wie fühlt sich deine Brust an?
How does your chest feel?
You
Die Brust ist etwas müde, aber okay.
The chest is a bit tired, but okay.
ChatPal
Dann dehnen wir kurz.
Then let's stretch briefly.
You
Ja. Die Brust braucht heute Pause.
Yes. The chest needs a break today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chest" in German
What gender is Brust?
Feminine: die Brust, plural die Brüste.
How do you say chest pain?
Brustschmerzen or Schmerzen in der Brust.
Is Brustkorb the same?
Similar area; Brustkorb is more the ribcage.
How do you say on my chest?
Auf meiner Brust.
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