German · Body & Health
"Tongue" in German: Zunge
die Zunge
Tongue in German is die Zunge, a feminine noun. The plural is die Zungen. A tongue twister is ein Zungenbrecher.
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How to pronounce Zunge
Say it
TSOONG-uh
/ˈtsʊŋə/
TSOONG-uh. Initial z like ts. Soft final -e.
"Tongue" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Zunge | tongue Body part. | Body part. |
| die Zungen | tongues Plural. | Plural. |
| der Zungenbrecher | tongue twister Language play. | Language play. |
| auf der Zunge liegen | to be on the tip of the tongue Idiom. | Idiom. |
How to use Zunge in real life
- 1Hot food
Vorsicht—die Suppe verbrennt dir die Zunge!
Careful—the soup will burn your tongue!
Die Zunge as object.
- 2Doctor
Bitte die Zunge herausstrecken.
Please stick out your tongue.
Clinic phrase.
- 3Forgetting a word
Der Name liegt mir auf der Zunge.
The name is on the tip of my tongue.
Fixed idiom with Zunge.
Mistakes English speakers make with Zunge
Incorrect: der Zunge
Correct: die Zunge
Zunge is feminine.
Incorrect: tongue twister: Zungebrecher
Correct: Zungenbrecher
Compound uses Zungen-.
Good to know
Auf der Zunge liegen is as common as the English tip-of-the-tongue feeling. Zunge can also mean a language metaphorically (Muttersprache is more usual though).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After spicy food
ChatPal
Brennt dir die Zunge?
Is your tongue burning?
You
Ja! Die Zunge kribbelt total.
Yes! My tongue is totally tingling.
ChatPal
Trink Milch—das hilft der Zunge.
Drink milk—that helps the tongue.
You
Gute Idee. Meine Zunge braucht Pause.
Good idea. My tongue needs a break.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tongue" in German
What gender is Zunge?
Feminine: die Zunge.
How do you say tongue twister?
Der Zungenbrecher.
How do you say tip of the tongue?
Es liegt mir auf der Zunge.
What is the plural?
Die Zungen.
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