Karies

dieNoun

tooth decay, caries

English translations

  1. 01

    dental caries

  2. 02

    tooth decay

  3. 03

    cavities

Word details

German meaning
Eine Zahnerkrankung, die durch Bakterien verursacht wird.
English meaning
Tooth decay
Synonym
Zahnfäule, Zahndefekt
German example
Karies kann durch regelmäßiges Zähneputzen verhindert werden.
English example
Tooth decay can be prevented by regular brushing.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Karies
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Karies”

  1. Der Zahnarzt hat Karies gefunden. (The dentist found tooth decay.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender of Karies?

It is feminine (die Karies).