German · Body & Health
"Lung" in German: Lunge
die Lunge
Lung in German is die Lunge. The plural is die Lungen. Doctors may talk about die linke Lunge or Lungenprobleme.
Doctor visit
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How to pronounce Lunge
Say it
LOONG-uh
/ˈlʊŋə/
LOONG-uh. Soft ng, final schwa. Feminine: die Lunge.
"Lung" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Lunge | lung Body organ. | Body organ. |
| die Lungen | lungs Plural. | Plural. |
| Lungenentzündung | pneumonia Common medical compound. | Common medical compound. |
| tief in die Lunge atmen | breathe deep into the lung Breathing exercise talk. | Breathing exercise talk. |
How to use Lunge in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Die Lunge klingt auf der linken Seite rau.
The lung sounds rough on the left side.
Die Lunge.
- 2Sports recovery
Nach dem Lauf brennt meine Lunge.
After the run my lung is burning.
Everyday exaggeration.
- 3Checkup results
Beide Lungen sind auf dem Bild klar.
Both lungs are clear on the image.
Plural Lungen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Lunge
Incorrect: der Lunge
Correct: die Lunge
Lunge is feminine.
Incorrect: die Lunge (when plural meant)
Correct: die Lungen
Plural adds -n: Lungen.
Good to know
Germans discuss Lunge fairly plainly with doctors. Fresh-air culture and anti-smoking campaigns make Lungen health a familiar public topic.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a cold
ChatPal
Geht es der Lunge schon besser?
Is the lung already better?
You
Die Lunge fühlt sich freier an.
The lung feels freer.
ChatPal
Gut. Schone die Lunge noch ein paar Tage.
Good. Rest the lung for a few more days.
You
Mach ich. Kein Sport, bis die Lunge ruhig ist.
Will do. No sport until the lung is calm.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lung" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Lunge.
Plural?
Die Lungen.
Pneumonia?
Lungenentzündung.
Lung capacity?
Lungenvolumen / Lungenkapazität.
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