NOUN
dieBrust/bʁʊst/chest; breast; bosom
Brust is a German noun that means chest, breast, or bosom. It is pronounced /bʁʊst/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Brüste".
Definitions
1.the front part of the human body between the neck and the abdomen; chest(body, anatomy)
a.the area on the front of the human body between the neck and the stomach
Er hält sich die Brust vor Schmerzen.—He clutches his chest in pain.
2.a woman's breast(female anatomy, informal)
a.the female mammary gland
Sie hat sich die Brust verletzt.—She injured her breast.
3.the seat of feelings or emotions (bosom)(figurative, emotion)
a.figuratively, the place of deep emotions or feelings
Kummer lastet auf ihrer Brust.—Grief weighs on her bosom.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Brust | die Brüste |
| Genitive | der Brust | der Brüste |
| Dative | der Brust | den Brüsten |
| Accusative | die Brust | die Brüste |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Brust" mean in English?
- "Brust" means chest, breast, or bosom. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Brust"?
- "Brust" is pronounced /bʁʊst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Brust" der, die, or das?
- "Brust" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Brust"?
- The plural of "Brust" is "Brüste".
- What part of speech is "Brust"?
- "Brust" is a noun in German.
