Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

die Karies

Translation (Übersetzung) caries, tooth decay
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈkaːʁi̯ɛs]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
health body medicine dentistry disease
Karies is a medical term for tooth decay or cavities. It's a feminine noun (die Karies) but often used without an article in medical contexts. The word is typically used in singular form only.

Karies - German Nouns - Karies Meaning - Karies Translation - Karies Nouns Examples

Karies is a German Nouns

Learn Karies meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Karies is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Karies Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Der Zahnarzt hat bei der Untersuchung Karies entdeckt.
The dentist discovered tooth decay during the examination.
Medical examination
Regelmäßiges Zähneputzen hilft, Karies vorzubeugen.
Regular brushing helps prevent tooth decay.
Dental hygiene advice
Die Karies war schon so weit fortgeschritten, dass eine Füllung nötig war.
The tooth decay was already so advanced that a filling was necessary.
Dental treatment

Karies Word Family - Karies Related Words - Karies Family Members

Karies Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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derived from (abgeleitet von)
caries
Meaning: rottenness, decay
Example: Das Wort Karies stammt aus dem Lateinischen.
Noun
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
kariös
Meaning: carious, decayed
Example: Der Zahn war bereits kariös und musste behandelt werden.
Adjective

Karies Usage - Karies Collocations - Karies Idioms - Karies Synonyms - Karies Antonyms

Karies Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Karies Collocations (Kollokationen)

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Karies vorbeugen
to prevent tooth decay
High frequency
Karies verursachen
to cause tooth decay
High frequency
Karies behandeln
to treat tooth decay
High frequency
Karies erkennen
to detect tooth decay
Medium frequency
Karies entfernen
to remove tooth decay
Medium frequency
Karies-Risiko
risk of tooth decay
Medium frequency
Karies-Bakterien
caries bacteria
Medium frequency

Karies Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Karies im Anfangsstadium
tooth decay in early stage
Refers to tooth decay that has just started and is not yet advanced
Karies hat sich gebildet
tooth decay has formed
Used to describe the development of cavities
Karies-frei
free of tooth decay
Describes teeth without any cavities

Karies Synonyms (Synonyme)

Karies synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Karies and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Karies similar words and their usage.

Zahnfäule
Meaning: tooth decay
High similarity
Zahnverfall
Meaning: tooth decay
High similarity
Loch im Zahn
Meaning: hole in the tooth
Medium similarity
Kavität
Meaning: cavity
Medium similarity

Karies Antonyms (Antonyme)

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gesunde Zähne
Meaning: healthy teeth
Zahngesundheit
Meaning: dental health
intakter Zahnschmelz
Meaning: intact tooth enamel

Karies Semantically Related Words - Karies Contextually Related Words - Karies Thematically Related Words

Karies Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Karies semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Karies. Explore Karies related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Karies contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Zahn Zahnarzt Füllung Zahnschmerzen Zahnbelag Zahnfleisch Zahnpasta Zahnbürste Fluorid Plaque

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