der Kehlkopf
larynx
An organ in the throat that connects the windpipe to the pharynx and is involved in producing the voice.
EXAMPLE
Der Kehlkopf schützt beim Schlucken die Atemwege.
The larynx protects the airways when swallowing.
der Kehlkopf
larynx
der Kehlkopf, die Kehlköpfe
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kehlkopf, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kehlköpfe |
| genitive | des Kehlkopfes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kehlkopf | die Kehlköpfe |
| accusative | den Kehlkopf | die Kehlköpfe |
| dative | dem Kehlkopf | den Kehlköpfen |
| genitive | des Kehlkopfes des Kehlkopfs | der Kehlköpfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Kehlkopf' consists of 'Kehl-' and 'Kopf'. 'Kehl-' refers to the neck and throat area; the word therefore refers to a body part in this area.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Untersuchung betrachtete die Ärztin den Kehlkopf genau.
During the examination, the doctor carefully examined the larynx.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Kehlkopf' (larynx) include 'untersuchen' (to examine), 'operieren' (to operate on), and 'schützen' (to protect). Expressions related to the voice and swallowing are also common.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Operation musste der Arzt den Kehlkopf regelmäßig kontrollieren.
After the operation, the doctor had to check the larynx regularly.
Medical context
'Kehlkopf' is an anatomical and medical term, but it is also used in texts about health and the voice that are easy for the general public to understand.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt erklärte, dass der Kehlkopf beim Sprechen eine wichtige Rolle spielt.
The doctor explained that the larynx plays an important role in speaking.
In real life
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