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Leiste

groin

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Meaning of Leiste

area where the abdomen meets the upper thigh

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German/ˈlaɪstə/
groin
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Leiste with Indonesian translation

Leiste usage examples

🇮🇩Indonesian🇩🇪German

Beim Laufen zog es mir in der Leiste.

🇮🇩Indonesian🇩🇪German

Der Arzt tastete die Leiste vorsichtig ab.

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

Leistepangkal paha
der Kopfkepala
das Gesichtwajah
Nasehidung
Mundmulut
Lippebibir
Zahngigi

Leiste synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Leiste / Leistenbereich / Leistenregion / Leistengegend / Leiste einer Holzplatte / Geländerleiste

L
🇩🇪German
Leistenbereich

Neutral, precise term for the groin area; often used in medical and anatomical contexts.

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L
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Leistenregion

Neutral, slightly more medical term; emphasizes the anatomical region.

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L
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Leistengegend

Neutral, everyday way to refer to the groin area; sounds a little less technical.

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L
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Leiste einer Holzplatte

Not about the body at all, but about a technical/building strip or edge on a wooden board.

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G
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Geländerleiste

Refers to a strip or rail element on a balustrade; this is about objects, not the body.

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S
🇩🇪German
Schamgegend

Area of the genitals and pubic region; more intimate and less neutral than 'Leiste'.

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U
🇩🇪German
Unterbauch

Lower abdomen; this is a broader area than the groin.

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O
🇩🇪German
Oberschenkelansatz

Literally 'where the thigh begins'; describes the transition between torso and thigh, but is not a precise medical term.

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H
🇩🇪German
Hüftbereich

Area around the hip/pelvis; a broader and less exact term than the groin.

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Related words and lists for Leiste

How to pronounce Leiste and what this word means

Leiste means groin. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Leiste

/ˈlaɪstə/

Leiste translation

groin

Leiste examples

Beim Laufen zog es mir in der Leiste.

Leiste transcription

/ˈlaɪstə/

Questions about this word

Leiste meaning: what does it mean?

Bereich zwischen Bauch und oberem Oberschenkel

Leiste pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Leiste is pronounced as /ˈlaɪstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Beim Laufen zog es mir in der Leiste. Translation: Во время бега у меня потянуло в паху.

Is Leiste part of Torso vocabulary?

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

Is Leiste part of Body vocabulary?

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

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