testicle
der Hoden, die Hoden
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testicle
The male reproductive gland in humans and animals, where sperm and male sex hormones are produced. The medical technical term is testis.
Bei einer Untersuchung prüft der Urologe auch die Hoden auf Veränderungen.
During an examination, the urologist also checks the testicles for changes.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hoden |
| genitive | des Hodens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hoden | die Hoden |
| accusative | den Hoden | die Hoden |
| dative | dem Hoden | den Hoden |
| genitive | des Hodens | der Hoden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Hoden' (testicle) is the neutral and medically correct standard term. It is used in everyday language as well as by doctors and is not colloquial or vulgar.
Eine regelmäßige Selbstuntersuchung der Hoden wird Männern empfohlen.
Regular self-examination of the testicles is recommended for men.
The word 'Hoden' (testicle) serves as the base word for other anatomical terms. The best-known example is 'der Hodensack' (scrotum), the pouch of skin that surrounds the testicles.
Der Hodensack schützt die empfindlichen Keimdrüsen.
The scrotum protects the sensitive reproductive glands.
In the plural, the word is used in the very informal expression 'Hoden in der Hose haben' (to have balls in one's pants) to express that someone is brave. This idiom can be perceived as vulgar and should be used with caution.
Man muss schon Hoden in der Hose haben, um dem Chef so zu widersprechen.
You really have to have balls to contradict the boss like that.
