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German NOUN C1 Rank 6202

die Vagina

vagina

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die Vagina

vagina

The medical and biological technical term for the vaginal canal. It is part of the female reproductive organs and connects the uterus with the outside of the body.

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Die Vagina ist ein dehnbares, muskuläres Organ.

The vagina is a flexible, muscular organ.

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Vagina vs Scham

shame

'die Vagina' and 'die Scham' can be confused because both can occur in a physical context. 'Vagina' is the medical term for an internal part of the female reproductive organs. 'Scham' usually means an unpleasant feeling when something is embarrassing or when you feel bad. In older or formal language, 'Scham' can also mean the external genital area, but that is not the same as the vagina. In a medical or clearly physical context, 'Vagina' is more precise.

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Vagina

Die Ärztin erklärt der Patientin, wo die Vagina liegt.

The doctor explains to the patient where the vagina is located.

Scham

Nach dem Fehler fühlte er große Scham und wollte nicht darüber sprechen.

After the mistake, he felt great shame and did not want to talk about it.

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