NOUN

Brustkorb/ˈbʁʊstˌkɔʁp/rib cage; chest (anatomy)

Brustkorb is a German noun that means rib cage or chest (anatomy). It is pronounced /ˈbʁʊstˌkɔʁp/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Brustkörbe".

Definitions

1.the bony structure formed by the ribs, enclosing the chest cavity and protecting the heart and lungs(anatomy)

a.rib cage as part of the human or animal body

Der Arzt tastete den Brustkorb ab, um nach Verletzungen zu suchen.The doctor felt the rib cage to check for injuries.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Brustkorbdie Brustkörbe
Genitivedes Brustkorbesder Brustkörbe
Dativedem Brustkorbden Brustkörben
Accusativeden Brustkorbdie Brustkörbe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Brustkorb" mean in English?
"Brustkorb" means rib cage or chest (anatomy). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Brustkorb"?
"Brustkorb" is pronounced /ˈbʁʊstˌkɔʁp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Brustkorb" der, die, or das?
"Brustkorb" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Brustkorb"?
The plural of "Brustkorb" is "Brustkörbe".
What part of speech is "Brustkorb"?
"Brustkorb" is a noun in German.

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