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
'die Regel' and 'die Menstruation' can both refer to monthly menstrual bleeding. 'Die Regel' is more everyday and a little more indirect. 'Die Menstruation' sounds more precise and is often used in medical or factual conversations. In terms of meaning, both refer to the same thing in this context. In a conversation with a doctor, 'Menstruation' is more natural; among friends, 'Regel' can sound very normal.
Die Ärztin fragt, ob die Menstruation regelmäßig kommt.
The doctor asks whether her menstruation comes regularly.
Sie hat ihre Regel und nimmt deshalb eine Schmerztablette.
She has her period and is therefore taking a painkiller.