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Zahn

tooth

German grammar
derZahnm
Meaning of Zahn

hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing

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German/tsaːn/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersyá chǐ
tooth
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Zahn with Chinese translation

Zahn usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Ein Zahn tut mir heute weh.

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Das Kind verlor seinen ersten Zahn.

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Zahn belongs to the topic "Head and Face". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Zahn牙齿
der Kopf
das Gesicht
Nase鼻子
Mund嘴巴
Lippe嘴唇
Ohr耳朵

Zahn synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Zahn / Beißer / Gebiss / Zahnreihe / Zahnfleisch / Kiefer

B
🇩🇪German
Beißer

Colloquial, playful word for teeth; often sounds rough or joking.

A1Rarely
G
🇩🇪German
Gebiss

Usually means the whole set of teeth; it can also mean a denture.

A1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zahnreihe

Refers to a row of teeth, not a single tooth; used when talking about the arrangement of teeth.

A1Often
Z
🇩🇪German
Zahnfleisch

This is not a tooth, but the gums — the soft tissue around the teeth.

A1Often
K
🇩🇪German
Kiefer

This means the jaw — the bone that holds the teeth; not a tooth itself.

A1Often
B
🇩🇪German
Backenzahn

Means a molar, a specific type of tooth used for chewing food.

A1Often

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How to pronounce Zahn and what this word means

Zahn means tooth. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Zahn

/tsaːn/

Zahn translation

tooth

Zahn examples

Ein Zahn tut mir heute weh.

Zahn transcription

/tsaːn/

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Zahn meaning: what does it mean?

hartes Gebilde im Mund zum Abbeißen und Kauen

Zahn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Ein Zahn tut mir heute weh. Translation: Сегодня у меня болит зуб.

Is Zahn part of Head and Face vocabulary?

Yes, Zahn (tooth) can be learned in the Head and Face topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Zahn part of Body vocabulary?

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

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