NOUN
derBauch/baʊ̯x/belly; stomach; abdomen
Bauch is a German noun that means belly, stomach, or abdomen. It is pronounced /baʊ̯x/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bäuche".
Definitions
1.part of the body between chest and hips(anatomy, everyday language)
a.front part of the human torso below the chest
Mir tut der Bauch weh.—My stomach hurts.
b.rounded or protruding belly
Nach dem Essen hatte er einen dicken Bauch.—After the meal he had a big belly.
2.underside of an animal’s body(animal anatomy)
a.ventral part of an animal
Die Katze liegt auf dem Rücken und zeigt ihren Bauch.—The cat is lying on its back and showing its belly.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bauch | die Bäuche |
| Genitive | des Bauches | der Bäuche |
| Dative | dem Bauch | den Bäuchen |
| Accusative | den Bauch | die Bäuche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bauch" mean in English?
- "Bauch" means belly, stomach, or abdomen. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bauch"?
- "Bauch" is pronounced /baʊ̯x/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bauch" der, die, or das?
- "Bauch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Bauch"?
- The plural of "Bauch" is "Bäuche".
- What part of speech is "Bauch"?
- "Bauch" is a noun in German.
