der Blinddarm
cecum
The pouch-shaped beginning of the large intestine, located where the small intestine meets the large intestine.
EXAMPLE
Der Blinddarm ist der erste Abschnitt des Dickdarms.
The cecum is the first section of the large intestine.
der Blinddarm
cecum
der Blinddarm, die Blinddärme
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Meanings
der Blinddarm
appendix
A colloquial term for the vermiform appendix, a small projection attached to the cecum.
EXAMPLE
Wegen einer Entzündung musste der Blinddarm entfernt werden.
Because of an inflammation, the appendix had to be removed.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Blinddarm, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Blinddärme |
| genitive | des Blinddarmes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Blinddarm | die Blinddärme |
| accusative | den Blinddarm | die Blinddärme |
| dative | dem Blinddarm | den Blinddärmen |
| genitive | des Blinddarmes des Blinddarms | der Blinddärme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Blinddarm' (cecum) is made up of 'blind' (blind) and 'Darm' (intestine). Here, 'blind' refers to the fact that this section of the intestine is closed at one end.
EXAMPLE
Der Blinddarm ist ein Darmabschnitt, der an einem Ende geschlossen ist.
The cecum is a section of the intestine that is closed at one end.
Context clue
In medical texts, 'Blinddarm' (cecum) refers to the pouch-shaped section of the intestine. In everyday language, when used in connection with inflammation or surgery, the word often refers to the small appendix attached to this section of the intestine.
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin erklärte, dass der Blinddarm bei der Untersuchung unauffällig war.
The doctor explained that the cecum appeared normal during the examination.
Wegen starker Schmerzen musste er am Blinddarm operiert werden.
Because of severe pain, he had to undergo surgery on his appendix.
Typical collocations
In its colloquial meaning, 'Blinddarm' (appendix) often occurs in expressions such as 'Blinddarmentzündung' (appendicitis), 'Blinddarmoperation' (appendectomy), and 'den Blinddarm entfernen' (to remove the appendix).
EXAMPLE
Bei einer Blinddarmentzündung sind schnelle medizinische Untersuchungen wichtig.
In the case of appendicitis, prompt medical examinations are important.
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