Schlund

derNoun

throat; gullet; abyss

English translations

  1. 01

    throat

  2. 02

    gullet

Word details

German meaning
Der Schlund bezeichnet den Rachen, also den Übergang von der Mundhöhle zur Speiseröhre.
English meaning
The gullet refers to the pharynx, the passage from the oral cavity to the esophagus.
Synonym
Rachen
German example
Er hatte einen trockenen Schlund und brauchte etwas zu trinken.
English example
He had a dry gullet and needed something to drink.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Schlund
Plural Form
die Schlünde

Example sentences with “Schlund”

  1. Das Tier verschlang die Beute in einem Schlund. (The animal devoured the prey in one gulp/throat.)

Frequently asked questions

What gender is Schlund?

Schlund is masculine (der Schlund). The plural is 'die Schlünde'.