intestine
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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.
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.
stomach
'der Magen' and 'der Darm' are both part of digestion and are located in the abdomen. However, they refer to different organs. The stomach takes in food first and continues digesting it. The intestine is a long organ where digestion continues and nutrients are absorbed. Learners may confuse the words because people often say 'Bauch' (belly / abdomen) in a general way when talking about pain. If it is more about nausea, hunger, or nervousness, 'Magen' often fits. If it is about the later stages of digestion, 'Darm' is more precise.
Die Ärztin erklärt, dass der Darm viel Zeit für die Verdauung braucht.
The doctor explains that the intestine needs a lot of time for digestion.
Vor der Prüfung hatte Lisa ein komisches Gefühl im Magen.
Before the exam, Lisa had a strange feeling in her stomach.