die Fruchtblase
amniotic sac
A fluid-filled membrane that surrounds and protects the embryo or fetus in the uterus during pregnancy.
EXAMPLE
Kurz vor der Geburt ist die Fruchtblase geplatzt.
Shortly before the birth, the amniotic sac ruptured.
die Fruchtblase
amniotic sac
die Fruchtblase, die Fruchtblasen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Fruchtblase, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fruchtblasen |
| genitive | der Fruchtblase |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Fruchtblase | die Fruchtblasen |
| accusative | die Fruchtblase | die Fruchtblasen |
| dative | der Fruchtblase | den Fruchtblasen |
| genitive | der Fruchtblase | der Fruchtblasen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Fruchtblase' (amniotic sac) is made up of 'Frucht' (fruit, here meaning fetus) and 'Blase' (bladder or sac). The word refers to a sac containing the unborn baby during pregnancy.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Untersuchung war die Fruchtblase noch geschlossen.
During the examination, the amniotic sac was still intact.
Typical collocations
'Fruchtblase' (amniotic sac) is particularly common with verbs such as 'platzen' (to burst), 'reißen' (to rupture), and 'öffnen' (to open), as well as in the phrase 'die Fruchtblase ist intakt' (the amniotic sac is intact).
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin erklärte, dass die Fruchtblase bald von selbst reißen könnte.
The doctor explained that the amniotic sac might soon rupture on its own.
Obstetric context
'Fruchtblase' (amniotic sac) is mainly used in vocabulary relating to pregnancy and childbirth. In this context, people often describe whether it is still intact or whether amniotic fluid is leaking.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Platzen der Fruchtblase begannen bei ihr die Wehen.
After her amniotic sac ruptured, her contractions began.
In real life
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