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chest in German

chest in German is Brust, Truhe, Brustkorb — chest means the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.

chest in German

Brust
noun
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
Truhe
noun
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
Brustkorb
noun
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
Thorax
noun
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
Koffer
noun
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
Brust
noun
Brustkorb
noun
Thorax
noun
Brust
noun
The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.
Brustkorb
noun
The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.
Thorax
noun
The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.
Kasse
noun
The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.
Brust
noun
A chest of drawers.
Brustkorb
noun
A chest of drawers.
Kommode
noun
A chest of drawers.
Thorax
noun
A chest of drawers.

What does "chest" mean?

  1. noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
    "He clutched his chest after running up the stairs."
  2. noun A large, sturdy box with a lid, used for storage.
    "They kept old blankets in a wooden chest at the foot of the bed."
  3. noun A chest of drawers — a piece of furniture with stacked drawers for clothing.
    "His socks were in the top drawer of the chest."
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chest in a sentence

  • He clutched his chest after running up the stairs.
  • The doctor listened to her chest with a stethoscope.
  • They kept old blankets in a wooden chest at the foot of the bed.
  • A chest in the attic held her grandmother's old letters and photographs.

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What is "chest" in German?
"chest" in German is Brust, Truhe, Brustkorb. chest means: The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
How do you use "chest" in a sentence?
Example: "He clutched his chest after running up the stairs." In German, "chest" is Brust, Truhe, Brustkorb.
Are there other ways to say "chest" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "chest": Brust, Truhe, Brustkorb, Thorax, Koffer, Kasse.
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