Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Zahn

Translation (Übersetzung) tooth
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [tsaːn]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
health body dental
Refers to a tooth in the mouth. Plural: Zähne.

Zahn - German Nouns - Zahn Meaning - Zahn Translation - Zahn Nouns Examples

Zahn is a German Nouns

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

Zahn Examples (Beispiele) in English

Zahn examples with English translations. See how to use Zahn in sentences. Zahn example sentences in English below.

Ich habe einen Zahn verloren.
I lost a tooth.
child losing baby tooth
Die Zähne des Löwen sind scharf.
The lion's teeth are sharp.
describing animal anatomy
Er hat sich den Zahn gezogen.
He had his tooth pulled.
dental procedure

Zahn — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Zahn — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • der Zahn (plural: Zahnen)
    der Zahn (plural: Zähne)
    Plural is irregular with umlaut.
  • Ich putze meine Zahn.
    Ich putze meine Zähne.
    Plural required when referring to multiple teeth.

Zahn Word Family - Zahn Related Words - Zahn Family Members

Zahn Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Zahn word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Zahn family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Zahn related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Zähnchen
Meaning: little tooth
Example: Das Baby hat ein Zähnchen bekommen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Zahnarzt
Meaning: dentist
Example: Ich gehe zum Zahnarzt.
Noun
Zahnbürste
Meaning: toothbrush
Example: Meine Zahnbürste ist neu.
Noun

Zahn Usage - Zahn Collocations - Zahn Idioms - Zahn Synonyms - Zahn Antonyms

Zahn Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Zahn Collocations (Kollokationen)

Zahn collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Zahn word combinations and how to use Zahn with other words naturally.

Zähne putzen
brush teeth
High frequency
Zahnarzt
dentist
High frequency
Zahnschmerzen
toothache
Medium frequency

Zahn Idioms (Redewendungen)

Zahn idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Zahn with meanings and explanations. Master Zahn expressions used in everyday German.

sich die Zähne ausbeißen
to bite one's teeth out
to struggle with a difficult task
jemandem auf den Zahn fühlen
to feel someone's tooth
to sound someone out, to test someone

Zahn Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Backenzahn
Meaning: molar
Medium similarity
Schneidezahn
Meaning: incisor
Medium similarity

Zahn Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Zahnfleisch
Meaning: gum

Zahn Semantically Related Words - Zahn Contextually Related Words - Zahn Thematically Related Words

Zahn Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Mund Zahnfleisch Karies Zahnpasta Zahnseide

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