Zahndamm
derNounalveolar ridge
English translations
- 01
dental dam
- 02
rubber dam
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Zahnfleisch um einen Zahn herum.
- English meaning
- Gingival margin
- Synonym
- Zahnfleischrand
- German example
- Der Zahndamm war entzündet.
- English example
- The gingival margin was inflamed.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Zahndamm
- Plural Form
- die Zahndämme
Related words
- Zahndammlaut
Alveolar consonant
- postalveolar
Postalveolar refers to sounds that are formed behind the alveolar ridge, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
- palato-alveolar
palato-alveolar
- Alveolar
Alveolar
- Schwinglaut
Trill
- Erikativ
Click consonant
- Postalveolar
Postalveolar
- Palato-Alveolar
Palato-alveolar refers to sounds that are formed by simultaneous articulation at the hard palate and the alveoli (tooth ridge).
Example sentences with “Zahndamm”
Die Zunge berührt den Zahndamm. (The tongue touches the alveolar ridge.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Zahndamm masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der).