Zunge/ˈt͡sʊŋə/tongue; language (figurative); strip (of material)
Zunge is a German noun that means tongue, language (figurative), or strip (of material). It is pronounced /ˈt͡sʊŋə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zungen".
Definitions
1.the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking(body part)
a.the tongue in humans or animals
Der Zahnarzt bittet den Patienten, die Zunge herauszustrecken.—The dentist asks the patient to stick out their tongue.
2.way or manner of speaking; language metaphorically(figurative - speech)
a.the ability to speak or the way of speaking
Er hat eine sehr scharfe Zunge.—He has a very sharp tongue.
3.a long, narrow piece or strip (material or form)(object/shape)
a.narrow strip resembling a tongue (e.g., of land, flame, or leather)
Eine Flamme züngelte als schmale Zunge aus dem Fenster.—A flame flickered like a narrow tongue out of the window.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zunge | die Zungen |
| Genitive | der Zunge | der Zungen |
| Dative | der Zunge | den Zungen |
| Accusative | die Zunge | die Zungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zunge" mean in English?
- "Zunge" means tongue, language (figurative), or strip (of material). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zunge"?
- "Zunge" is pronounced /ˈt͡sʊŋə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zunge" der, die, or das?
- "Zunge" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Zunge"?
- The plural of "Zunge" is "Zungen".
- What part of speech is "Zunge"?
- "Zunge" is a noun in German.
