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nipple in German

nipple in German is Brustwarze, Nippel, Stutzen — nipple means the small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.

nipple in German

Brustwarze
noun
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
Nippel
noun
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
Nippel
noun
Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
Nippel
noun
(plumbing, chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
Stutzen
noun
(plumbing, chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
Verbindungsstück
noun
(plumbing, chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
Nippel
noun
(cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]
Speichennippel
noun
(cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]

What does "nipple" mean?

  1. noun The small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.
    "The nurse checked that the newborn could latch on properly."
  2. noun The soft rubber tip on a baby bottle that a baby sucks from.
    "Sterilize the nipple before each feeding."
  3. noun A small threaded fitting used to join pipes or hoses together.
    "The plumber replaced the corroded brass nipple on the gas line."

nipple in a sentence

  • The nurse checked that the newborn could latch on properly.
  • Sterilize the nipple before each feeding.
  • The plumber replaced the corroded brass nipple on the gas line.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nipple" in German?

"nipple" in German is Brustwarze, Nippel, Stutzen. nipple means: The small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.

How do you use "nipple" in a sentence?

Example: "The nurse checked that the newborn could latch on properly." In German, "nipple" is Brustwarze, Nippel, Stutzen.

Are there other ways to say "nipple" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "nipple": Brustwarze, Nippel, Stutzen, Verbindungsstück, Speichennippel.

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