tooth gap
die Zahnlücke, die Zahnlücken
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tooth gap
A visible gap between the teeth, usually because a tooth is missing or has not fully developed.
Nach dem Verlust des Schneidezahns hatte sie eine deutliche Zahnlücke.
After losing her incisor, she had a noticeable tooth gap.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zahnlücken |
| genitive | der Zahnlücke |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zahnlücke | die Zahnlücken |
| accusative | die Zahnlücke | die Zahnlücken |
| dative | der Zahnlücke | den Zahnlücken |
| genitive | der Zahnlücke | der Zahnlücken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zahnlücke' is made up of 'Zahn' (tooth) and 'Lücke' (gap). The base word 'Lücke' refers to an empty space between things, here in the area of the teeth.
Durch den fehlenden Backenzahn ist eine kleine Zahnlücke entstanden.
A small tooth gap has formed because of the missing molar.
The verbs 'haben' (to have), 'bekommen' (to get), 'entstehen' (to form), and 'schließen' (to close) are often used with 'Zahnlücke' (tooth gap). A tooth gap can therefore be described, treated, or closed with a dental prosthesis.
Der Zahnarzt erklärte ihr, wie man die Zahnlücke schließen kann.
The dentist explained to her how the tooth gap could be closed.
'Zahnlücke' is most often used in connection with tooth loss, dental prostheses, and dental treatment. Adjectives such as 'klein' (small), 'sichtbar' (visible), 'auffällig' (noticeable), or 'groß' (large) often describe its appearance.
Wegen der auffälligen Zahnlücke ließ er sich beim Zahnarzt beraten.
Because of the noticeable tooth gap, he sought advice from the dentist.
