intestine
der Darm, die Därme
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intestine
A long, tube-shaped organ in the abdomen of humans and animals that is responsible for digesting food and absorbing nutrients.
Nach dem schweren Essen hatte er Schmerzen im Darm.
After the heavy meal, he had pain in his intestine.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Därme |
| genitive | des Darms |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Darm | die Därme |
| accusative | den Darm | die Därme |
| dative | dem Darm | den Därmen |
| genitive | des Darms des Darmes | der Därme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Darm' (intestine) is a base word for many medical terms. If you see 'Darm' in a long word, it often has to do with the digestive system.
Der Blinddarm ist ein kleiner Teil des Darms.
The appendix is a small part of the intestine.
In everyday language, 'Darm' (intestine) is often used in connection with well-being or with problems. Typical expressions are 'ein gesunder Darm' (a healthy intestine) or 'ein gereizter Darm' (an irritated intestine).
Ballaststoffe sind gut für einen gesunden Darm.
Fiber is good for a healthy intestine.
To describe a location, you use 'im Darm' (in the intestine) with the dative. This is the most common use when talking about processes or pain inside the organ.
Die Nährstoffe werden im Dünndarm aufgenommen.
The nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
