tube
das Röhrchen, die Röhrchen
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small tube
A small, usually thin and hollow tube used to transport, store, or collect liquids or other substances.
Die Ärztin füllte die Blutprobe vorsichtig in das Röhrchen.
The doctor carefully transferred the blood sample into the small tube.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Röhrchen |
| genitive | des Röhrchens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Röhrchen | die Röhrchen |
| accusative | das Röhrchen | die Röhrchen |
| dative | dem Röhrchen | den Röhrchen |
| genitive | des Röhrchens | der Röhrchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Röhrchen' (small tube) is formed from 'Rohr' (tube) with the diminutive suffix '-chen'. The umlaut and '-chen' show that it is a small tube.
Das Medikament befindet sich in einem kleinen Röhrchen.
The medication is in a small tube.
When something moves into a tube, 'in' is followed by the accusative. When referring to contents that are stationary or being stored, 'in' is followed by the dative.
Die Laborantin gab die Probe in ein Röhrchen.
The lab technician put the sample into a tube.
Die Flüssigkeit bleibt mehrere Stunden in einem Röhrchen.
The liquid remains in a tube for several hours.
In medical and scientific contexts, 'Röhrchen' (small tube) is often associated with 'Blutprobe' (blood sample), 'Probe' (sample), and 'Labor' (laboratory). Typical verbs are 'füllen' (to fill), 'beschriften' (to label), and 'verschließen' (to seal).
Bitte beschriften Sie das Röhrchen mit dem Namen der Patientin.
Please label the tube with the patient's name.
