German · Body & Health
"Forehead" in German: Stirn
die Stirn
Forehead in German is die Stirn, feminine. Touch it with an der Stirn. Frowning is die Stirn runzeln.
Fever check
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How to pronounce Stirn
Say it
shtirn
/ʃtɪrn/
shtirn. Soft st as sht. Short i. Soft final n.
"Forehead" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Stirn | the forehead Default. | Default. |
| an der Stirn | on the forehead Location. | Location. |
| die Stirn runzeln | to frown / furrow the brow Expression. | Expression. |
| meine Stirn | my forehead Possessive. | Possessive. |
How to use Stirn in real life
- 1Fever check
Du hast Fieber — fühl mal die Stirn.
You have a fever — feel the forehead.
Die Stirn.
- 2Headache
Mir pocht es an der Stirn.
It is throbbing on my forehead.
An der Stirn.
- 3Expression
Er runzelt die Stirn beim Lesen.
He furrows his forehead while reading.
Die Stirn runzeln.
Mistakes English speakers make with Stirn
Incorrect: der Stirn
Correct: die Stirn
Stirn is feminine.
Incorrect: die Forehead
Correct: die Stirn
Use Stirn.
Good to know
Parents check die Stirn for fever without a thermometer. Stirnrunzeln signals doubt more than anger.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a cold
ChatPal
Ist deine Stirn heiß?
Is your forehead hot?
You
Ein bisschen. Die Stirn fühlt sich warm an.
A little. The forehead feels warm.
ChatPal
Leg ein kühles Tuch auf die Stirn.
Put a cool cloth on the forehead.
You
Mach ich. Meine Stirn kühlt schon ab.
I will. My forehead is already cooling down.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forehead" in German
What gender is Stirn?
Feminine: die Stirn.
On the forehead?
An der Stirn.
To frown?
Die Stirn runzeln.
Plural?
Die Stirnen (rare day to day).
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