Hintergaumen

derNoun

soft palate; velum

English translations

  1. 01

    soft palate

Word details

German meaning
Der hintere Teil des Gaumens im Mund.
English meaning
Soft palate
German example
Beim Sprechen bewegt sich der Hintergaumen.
English example
The soft palate moves when speaking.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Hintergaumen
Plural Form
die Hintergaumen

Example sentences with “Hintergaumen”

  1. Der Laut wird am Hintergaumen gebildet. (The sound is produced at the soft palate.)

Frequently asked questions

What does Hintergaumen mean in anatomy?

Hintergaumen refers to the soft palate or velum in the mouth. It is a masculine noun (der Hintergaumen).