German · Body & Health
"Tooth" in German: Zahn
der Zahn
Tooth in German is der Zahn. The plural is die Zähne with an umlaut. A dentist is der Zahnarzt, and toothache is Zahnschmerzen.
At the dentist
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How to pronounce Zahn
Say it
TSAHN
/tsaːn/
TSAHN. Initial z is ts. Long ah.
"Tooth" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Zahn | tooth Singular. | Singular. |
| die Zähne | teeth Plural with ä. | Plural with ä. |
| Zahnschmerzen | toothache Usually plural form for the pain. | Usually plural form for the pain. |
| Zahnarzt / Zahnärztin | dentist Male / female forms. | Male / female forms. |
How to use Zahn in real life
- 1At the dentist
Dieser Zahn tut weh.
This tooth hurts.
Tut weh for pain.
- 2Kids and sweets
Putze bitte deine Zähne!
Please brush your teeth!
Plural Zähne in daily care.
- 3After sports
Ich habe mir einen Zahn ausgeschlagen.
I knocked out a tooth.
Dramatic but common injury line.
Mistakes English speakers make with Zahn
Incorrect: Meine Zahne sind weiß.
Correct: Meine Zähne sind weiß.
Plural needs the umlaut: Zähne.
Incorrect: das Zahn
Correct: der Zahn
Zahn is masculine.
Good to know
German health insurance still pushes regular checkups, and Zahnarzt waiting rooms are a normal childhood memory. People talk openly about Zahnersatz, dental implants or bridges, without much embarrassment.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling in sick with toothache
ChatPal
Alles okay? Du hältst dir den Zahn.
Everything okay? You're holding your tooth.
You
Ja, der Zahn pocht seit heute Nacht.
Yeah, the tooth has been throbbing since last night.
ChatPal
Geh zum Zahnarzt. Ich fahre dich.
Go to the dentist. I'll drive you.
You
Danke. Ich rufe jetzt an.
Thanks. I'll call now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tooth" in German
What is the plural of Zahn?
Die Zähne.
How do you say toothache?
Zahnschmerzen or Zahnweh.
How do you say dentist?
Zahnarzt or Zahnärztin.
How do you say toothbrush?
Die Zahnbürste.
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