colon in German
colon in German is Doppelpunkt, Kolon, Grimmdarm — colon means the punctuation mark ":", used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
colon in German
Doppelpunkt
The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
Kolon
The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
Grimmdarm
(anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because the colon is the largest part of the large intestine (constituting most of it), it is often treated as synonymous therewith in broad or casual usage.)
Kolon
(anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because the colon is the largest part of the large intestine (constituting most of it), it is often treated as synonymous therewith in broad or casual usage.)
What does "colon" mean?
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noun The punctuation mark ":", used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
"Remember to add a colon before you start the bulleted list."
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noun The main part of the large intestine, which absorbs water and forms waste before it leaves the body.
"Doctors recommend a colonoscopy after age 45 to check the colon for polyps."
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colon in a sentence
- Remember to add a colon before you start the bulleted list.
- The sentence needed a colon, not a comma, before the explanation.
- Doctors recommend a colonoscopy after age 45 to check the colon for polyps.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "colon" in German?
"colon" in German is Doppelpunkt, Kolon, Grimmdarm. colon means: The punctuation mark ":", used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
How do you use "colon" in a sentence?
Example: "Remember to add a colon before you start the bulleted list." In German, "colon" is Doppelpunkt, Kolon, Grimmdarm.
Are there other ways to say "colon" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "colon": Doppelpunkt, Kolon, Grimmdarm.
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