menstruation
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menstruation
The monthly bleeding from the uterus in women and some female mammals that occurs when fertilization has not taken place. It is part of the female cycle.
Viele Frauen leiden während der Menstruation unter Bauchkrämpfen.
Many women suffer from abdominal cramps during menstruation.
The ending '-tion' often signals that the word refers to a process or action. Many words with this ending come from Latin and often belong to a formal or scientific register.
Die Globalisierung ist ein Prozess, der viele Länder betrifft.
Globalization is a process that affects many countries.
'Menstruation' (menstruation) is the official medical and biological term. It is used mainly in scientific, medical, or very formal contexts.
Im Biologieunterricht lernten wir die Phasen des weiblichen Zyklus, einschließlich der Menstruation.
In biology class, we learned the phases of the female cycle, including menstruation.
In connection with menstruation, the verbs 'haben' (to have) and 'bekommen' (to get) are used most often.
Sie hat zum ersten Mal ihre Menstruation bekommen.
She got her period for the first time.
rule / period
Regel and Menstruation refer here to the same monthly process. Regel is a colloquial, euphemistic term that can also sound somewhat old-fashioned. Menstruation is neutral and particularly appropriate in medical or factual conversations.
In der Arztpraxis sagt Lea, dass ihre Menstruation begonnen hat.
At the doctor's office, Lea says that her menstruation has started.
Zu Hause sagt Lea, dass ihre Regel begonnen hat.
At home, Lea says that her period has started.
