das Sperma
semen
The male seminal fluid that contains sperm and plays a role in reproduction.
EXAMPLE
Für die Untersuchung im Labor wurde eine Probe des Spermas benötigt.
A sample of the semen was needed for the laboratory examination.
das Sperma
semen
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure and gender
The word 'Sperma' (semen) comes from Greek. Many German nouns of Greek origin that end in '-ma' are neuter ('das Thema' (topic), 'das Klima' (climate)). This helps you remember the article 'das Sperma' (semen).
EXAMPLE
Das Klima in dieser Region ist sehr mild.
The climate in this region is very mild.
Uncountable noun
'Sperma' (semen) is an uncountable noun (a mass noun) and is therefore used only in the singular. There is no plural form.
EXAMPLE
Das Sperma wird unter dem Mikroskop analysiert.
The semen is analyzed under the microscope.
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'Sperma' (semen) is a neutral, medical, and biological technical term. It is the correct word in scientific or medical contexts and is not perceived as colloquial or vulgar.
EXAMPLE
Bei einer Fruchtbarkeitsuntersuchung wird oft das Sperma analysiert.
In a fertility examination, the semen is often analyzed.
Compare with
Sperma vs Same
seed / semen
Der Same and das Sperma can both be associated with male reproduction. Same usually refers more to a single male reproductive cell, while Sperma normally means the fluid containing many reproductive cells. Use Same for the individual cell and Sperma for the fluid as a whole.
Sperma
Für die Untersuchung wurde eine Probe Sperma ins Labor geschickt.
A semen sample was sent to the laboratory for testing.
Same
Unter dem Mikroskop wurde ein einzelner Same untersucht.
A single sperm cell was examined under the microscope.
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