leech
der Blutegel, die Blutegel
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leech
An elongated aquatic annelid worm that feeds on the blood of other animals or humans. Leeches are also used in medicine to treat certain conditions.
Der Arzt setzte dem Patienten einen Blutegel auf die entzündete Stelle.
The doctor applied a leech to the inflamed area on the patient's body.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Blutegel |
| genitive | des Blutegels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Blutegel | die Blutegel |
| accusative | den Blutegel | die Blutegel |
| dative | dem Blutegel | den Blutegeln |
| genitive | des Blutegels | der Blutegel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Blutegel' (leech) consists of 'Blut' (blood) and 'Egel' (leech). The two parts are joined directly without any additional letters; splitting the word into 'Blut + Egel' helps when reading it.
Im flachen Wasser entdeckten wir einen Blutegel.
We discovered a leech in the shallow water.
In medical contexts, 'Blutegel ansetzen' (to apply leeches) and 'mit Blutegeln behandeln' (to treat with leeches) are typical collocations. In 'mit Blutegeln' (with leeches), the noun is in the dative case.
Die Ärztin behandelte die betroffene Stelle mit Blutegeln.
The doctor treated the affected area with leeches.
