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.
example
Die Vagina ist ein dehnbares, muskuläres Organ.
The vagina is a flexible, muscular organ.
Usage tips
Medical term
'Vagina' is the correct medical and biological technical term. It is used primarily in scientific, medical, or educational contexts.
EXAMPLE
Im Aufklärungsbuch wird die Funktion der Vagina erklärt.
The educational book explains the function of the vagina.
International word
The word 'Vagina' comes from Latin and is used internationally in medicine. If you know the word from other languages, you can easily recognize it in German.
EXAMPLE
In der medizinischen Dokumentation wird der Begriff Vagina genutzt.
The term vagina is used in the medical documentation.
Use in technical contexts
As a technical term, 'Vagina' often appears in combination with medical or biological topics. Typical phrases include 'die Flora der Vagina' (the flora of the vagina) or 'eine Untersuchung der Vagina' (an examination of the vagina).
EXAMPLE
Die Schleimhaut der Vagina schützt vor Krankheitserregern.
The mucous membrane of the vagina protects against pathogens.
Compare with
confusable
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.
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.