Brustkorb
rib cage
Meaning of Brustkorb
Knochenkorb, der Herz und Lunge schützt
bony structure that protects the heart and lungs
Pronunciation
Brustkorb with English translation
Brustkorb usage examples
Der Brustkorb schützt die Lunge.
The rib cage protects the lungs.
Beim Sturz tat mir der Brustkorb weh.
My rib cage hurt after the fall.
Brustkorb synonyms
What's the difference between Brustkorb, Brustkasten, Thorax, Rippenkorb, Brustraum, Brust, Rippe, and Lunge
A less neutral, somewhat colloquial or technical-feeling word for the rib cage; not the standard everyday term.
The medical and anatomical term for the rib cage; more scientific and formal than the everyday word.
A clear and fairly direct term for the rib cage, with emphasis on the ribs; very close in meaning to the primary word.
Refers to the inside space of the chest, not the bony structure itself; broader and not exactly the same thing.
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.
An informal general term for the chest area; very broad and not necessarily the bony rib cage itself.
Advanced: broader words
Refers to a single rib, i.e. one part of the rib cage, not the whole structure.
Not a synonym for the rib cage, but an organ inside it; only thematically related.
An organ inside the rib cage, not the rib cage itself; related only by location and protection.
Refers to the lower curved edge of the rib cage; a more specific anatomical part, not the whole rib cage.
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Brustkorb belongs to the topic "Torso →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does Brustkorb mean?
bony structure that protects the heart and lungs
How do you pronounce Brustkorb?
Brustkorb is pronounced [ˈbʀʊstkɔʁp].
How is Brustkorb used in a sentence?
The rib cage protects the lungs. Translation: Der Brustkorb schützt die Lunge.
Is Brustkorb part of Torso vocabulary?
Yes, Brustkorb (rib cage) can be learned in the Torso topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Brustkorb part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, 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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