das Röntgen
X-ray examination
The examination of the body using X-rays to make bones or certain organs visible.
EXAMPLE
Das Röntgen des Brustkorbs dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
The X-ray of his chest took only a few minutes.
das Röntgen
X-ray
das Röntgen, die Röntgen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Röntgen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Röntgen |
| genitive | des Röntgens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Röntgen | die Röntgen |
| accusative | das Röntgen | die Röntgen |
| dative | dem Röntgen | den Röntgen |
| genitive | des Röntgens | der Röntgen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family and sentence structure
'Röntgen' (X-ray examination) is an infinitive of the verb 'röntgen' (to X-ray) used as a noun. The body part being examined can be specified directly after the noun using the genitive.
EXAMPLE
Das Röntgen des rechten Knies ist für morgen geplant.
The X-ray of her right knee is scheduled for tomorrow.
Zum and beim
'Zum Röntgen' (for an X-ray examination) is commonly used when someone goes or is sent for this examination. 'Beim Röntgen' (during the X-ray examination) describes what happens during the examination.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturz wurde sie zum Röntgen geschickt.
After the fall, she was sent for an X-ray.
Beim Röntgen musste er kurz die Luft anhalten.
During the X-ray, he had to hold his breath briefly.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'das Röntgen anordnen' (to order an X-ray) and 'auf das Röntgen verzichten' (to forgo an X-ray). These are used to talk about the doctor's decision whether the examination should take place.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der starken Schmerzen ordnete die Ärztin das Röntgen an.
Because of the severe pain, the doctor ordered an X-ray.
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