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der Brustkorb

rib cage

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Meaning of der Brustkorb

bony structure that protects the heart and lungs

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German/ˈbʀʊstkɔʁp/
rib cage
der Brustkorb - rib cage
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der Brustkorb with English translation

der Brustkorb usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Arzt schützt den Brustkorb bei der Untersuchung.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Beim Sturz tat mir der Brustkorb weh.

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der Brustkorb belongs to the topic "Torso". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Brustkorbrib cage
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das Gesichtface
Nasenose
Mundmouth
Lippelip
Zahntooth

der Brustkorb synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between der Brustkorb / Brustkasten / Thorax / Rippenkorb / Brustraum / Brust

B
🇩🇪German
Brustkasten

A less neutral, somewhat colloquial or technical-feeling word for the rib cage; not the standard everyday term.

B2Rarely
T
🇩🇪German
Thorax

The medical and anatomical term for the rib cage; more scientific and formal than the everyday word.

B2Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
Rippenkorb

A clear and fairly direct term for the rib cage, with emphasis on the ribs; very close in meaning to the primary word.

B2Often
B
🇩🇪German
Brustraum

Refers to the inside space of the chest, not the bony structure itself; broader and not exactly the same thing.

B2Often
B
🇩🇪German
Brust

A very general word for the upper front part of the torso; it can mean the chest or the breast area, so it is less precise.

B2Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
Rippe

Refers to a single rib, i.e. one part of the rib cage, not the whole structure.

B2Very Often
L
🇩🇪German
Lunge

Not a synonym for the rib cage, but an organ inside it; only thematically related.

B2Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
Herz

An organ inside the rib cage, not the rib cage itself; related only by location and protection.

B2Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
Rippenbogen

Refers to the lower curved edge of the rib cage; a more specific anatomical part, not the whole rib cage.

B2Often
B
🇩🇪German
Brustgegend

An informal general term for the chest area; very broad and not necessarily the bony rib cage itself.

B2Often
K
🇩🇪German
Kasten des Brustkorbs

An unusual and rare descriptive phrase; not a natural everyday German expression and sounds clumsy.

B2Very Rarely

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How to pronounce der Brustkorb and what this word means

der Brustkorb means rib cage. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Brustkorb

/ˈbʀʊstkɔʁp/

der Brustkorb translation

rib cage

der Brustkorb examples

Der Arzt schützt den Brustkorb bei der Untersuchung.

der Brustkorb transcription

/ˈbʀʊstkɔʁp/

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der Brustkorb meaning: what does it mean?

Knochenkorb, der Herz und Lunge schützt

der Brustkorb pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

der Brustkorb is pronounced as /ˈbʀʊstkɔʁp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

der Brustkorb definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Arzt schützt den Brustkorb bei der Untersuchung. Translation: Врач защищает грудную клетку во время осмотра.

Is der Brustkorb part of Torso vocabulary?

Yes, der Brustkorb (rib cage) can be learned in the Torso topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is der Brustkorb part of Body vocabulary?

Yes, der Brustkorb (rib cage) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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