tongue in German

tongue in German is Zunge, Sprache, Lasche — tongue means the flexible muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, moving food, and forming speech sounds.

tongue in German

Zunge

noun

(countable, uncountable) Such an organ, as taken from animals and used for food (especially from cows).

Sprache

noun

(countable, uncountable) Such an organ, as taken from animals and used for food (especially from cows).

Zunge

noun

In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

Lasche

noun

In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

What does "tongue" mean?

noun The flexible muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, moving food, and forming speech sounds.
"He burned his tongue on the hot soup."
noun A language.
"French was her mother tongue."
noun A narrow strip of material or land, such as the flap in a shoe or a strip of land jutting into water.
"Tuck the tongue of the boot in before lacing it up."

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in German.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in German

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

tongue in a sentence

He burned his tongue on the hot soup.
She stuck her tongue out at her brother.
French was her mother tongue.
The old poem was written in a forgotten tongue.

Similar words in German

dialect language lingo speech vernacular

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "tongue" in German?

"tongue" in German is Zunge, Sprache, Lasche. tongue means: The flexible muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, moving food, and forming speech sounds.

How do you use "tongue" in a sentence?

Example: "He burned his tongue on the hot soup." In German, "tongue" is Zunge, Sprache, Lasche.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "tongue": Zunge, Sprache, Lasche.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.