noun
die Lunge, -n
lung
Ein Organ im Körper von Menschen und Tieren, das man zum Atmen braucht. Es holt frische Luft in den Körper und gibt alte Luft wieder ab.
Definition & meaning
The German word "Lunge" refers to the anatomical organ in humans and many animals used for breathing.
- Anatomical: The organ responsible for gas exchange, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the blood.
- Culinary: In a culinary context, it refers to the lung of a slaughtered animal, often used in traditional dishes like "Saure Lunge" (sour lung).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Lunge). The plural form is "die Lungen".
- Word origin: It originates from the Middle High German "lunge" and Old High German "lungun". It is related to the word "leicht" (light) because the lungs are the lightest organ in the body and float in water.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Die Lunge ist ein wichtiger Teil des Atmungssystems.noun
The lung is an important part of the respiratory system.
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