Glückshaut
dieNouncaul; amniotic membrane covering a newborn
English translations
- 01
lucky skin
Word details
- German meaning
- Glückshaut ist eine umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für das Jungfernhäutchen.
- English meaning
- Hymen
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Glückshaut ist ein Symbol für Jungfräulichkeit.
- English example
- The hymen is a symbol of virginity.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Glückshaut
- Plural Form
- die Glückshäute
Example sentences with “Glückshaut”
Man sagt, Kinder mit einer Glückshaut seien besonders gesegnet. (They say children born with a caul are especially blessed.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Glückshaut a compound noun?
Yes, it is a feminine compound noun (die Glückshaut) formed from 'Glück' (luck) and 'Haut' (skin).