der Penis
penis
The male sex organ in humans and animals, which serves both reproduction and urination.
EXAMPLE
Im Biologieunterricht wird die Anatomie des Penis besprochen.
In biology class, the anatomy of the penis is discussed.
der Penis
penis
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Meanings
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'Der Penis' (the penis) is the medical and biological technical term. It is used in formal, scientific, or educational contexts and is considered neutral and not vulgar.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt erklärte die Funktion des Penis.
The doctor explained the function of the penis.
Typical context
Because of its register as a technical term, you mainly hear or read this word in biology class, at the doctor's office, in medical brochures, or in scientific texts.
EXAMPLE
In der achten Klasse lernten wir die Anatomie des menschlichen Körpers, einschließlich des Penis.
In eighth grade, we learned the anatomy of the human body, including the penis.
Use in compounds
As a medical term, 'Penis' is often part of compound words that describe specific diseases, parts, or aids.
EXAMPLE
Peniskrebs ist eine seltene, aber ernste Erkrankung.
Penile cancer is a rare but serious disease.
Compare with
Penis vs Schwanz
tail / dick
Schwanz and Penis can refer to the same male sex organ. Penis is the neutral anatomical term and is also appropriate in factual or medical conversations. Schwanz is vulgar in this meaning and is suitable only when deliberately crude wording is intended.
Penis
Bei der Untersuchung spricht der Arzt sachlich vom Penis.
During the examination, the doctor refers to the penis in factual terms.
Schwanz
In seinem derben Witz spricht er von seinem Schwanz.
In his crude joke, he talks about his dick.
In real life
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