German · Body & Health
"Kidney" in German: Niere
die Niere
Kidney in German is die Niere. The plural is die Nieren. In medical talk you also hear Nierenschmerzen for kidney pain.
At the doctor
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How to pronounce Niere
Say it
NEE-ruh
/ˈniːʁə/
NEE-ruh. Long ee, soft final e. Feminine: die Niere.
"Kidney" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Niere | kidney Body organ. | Body organ. |
| die Nieren | kidneys Plural. | Plural. |
| Nierenschmerzen | kidney pain Symptom talk. | Symptom talk. |
| Nierenstein | kidney stone Medical compound. | Medical compound. |
How to use Niere in real life
- 1At the doctor
Die linke Niere tut mir seit gestern weh.
My left kidney has hurt since yesterday.
Die Niere + side.
- 2Health check
Können Sie bitte die Niere untersuchen?
Can you please examine the kidney?
Formal Sie at the clinic.
- 3Explaining results
Beide Nieren sehen auf dem Bild gut aus.
Both kidneys look good on the image.
Plural Nieren.
Mistakes English speakers make with Niere
Incorrect: der Niere
Correct: die Niere
Niere is feminine.
Incorrect: die Niereen
Correct: die Nieren
Plural is Nieren, one e before n.
Good to know
Germans talk about Nieren fairly directly with doctors. Food menus may list Niere for organ meat; context (hospital vs restaurant) makes the meaning obvious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Pharmacy after a checkup
ChatPal
Hat der Arzt etwas zur Niere gesagt?
Did the doctor say anything about the kidney?
You
Nur dass die Niere etwas gereizt ist.
Only that the kidney is a bit irritated.
ChatPal
Dann trink mehr Wasser für die Niere.
Then drink more water for the kidney.
You
Mach ich. Die Niere soll sich erholen.
Will do. The kidney should recover.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kidney" in German
What gender is Niere?
Feminine: die Niere.
What is the plural?
Die Nieren.
How do you say kidney pain?
Nierenschmerzen.
Is Niere also food?
Yes, on some menus it means kidney as meat. Body context is usually clear.
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