nounnoun
der Nabel, –
navel
The German word "Nabel" is a masculine noun meaning "navel" or "belly button".
- It is a standalone word and not formed from smaller words.
- In a figurative sense, "Nabel der Welt" means "center of the world."
Similar words:
- "Bauchnabel" — also means "navel" but explicitly refers to the belly button.
- "Knauf" — knob, but less related in meaning.
Difference:
- "Nabel" is the standard term for the physical navel.
- "Bauchnabel" specifies the anatomical belly button more explicitly.
- Figuratively, "Nabel" is used in expressions like "Nabel der Welt," which other words do not cover.
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Examples
Der Nabel liegt auf dem Bauch.noun
The navel lies on the belly.
Mein kleiner Bruder zeigt seinen Nabel.noun
My little brother shows his navel.
Unser Baby hat einen runden Nabel.noun
Our baby has a round navel.
Anna hat ihren Nabel im Spiegel betrachtet.noun
Anna looked at her navel in the mirror.
Der Nabel liegt in der Mitte des Bauches.noun
The navel is located in the middle of the abdomen.
Mama putzt den Nabel vom Baby.noun
Mom cleans the baby's navel.
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