die Schläfe, -n
temple
The German word "Schläfe" is a noun that means "temple" (the part of the head). It can refer to the area on the side of the head between the forehead and the ear. The word is singular and "Schläfen" is its plural form.
Similar words in German include "Seite des Kopfes" (side of the head) and "Schädel" (skull).
The difference is that "Schläfe" specifically denotes the soft part of the head, while "Seite des Kopfes" is more general, encompassing the entire side of the head without focusing on the specific anatomical feature.
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Examples
Er spürte einen Schmerz an der Schläfe.noun
He felt a pain at the temple.
Nach dem langen Lauf fühlten sich seine Schläfen heiß und gespannt an.noun
After the long run, his temples felt hot and tense.
Hast du bemerkt, dass seine Haare an den Schläfen schon etwas grau werden?noun
Have you noticed that his hair is already turning a bit gray at the temples?
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