Noun
die Ader
Pronunciation: /ˈʔaːdɐ/
blood vessel
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plural Adern
Meanings
Noun
- blood vessel
- a vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure
- gift, disposition
Example sentence
Eine Ader ist in seinem Gehirn geplatzt.
A blood vessel burst inside his brain.
Word forms
singular
die Ader
plural
die Adern
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Ader
Accusativedie Ader
Dativeder Ader
Genitiveder Ader
Plural
Nominativedie Adern
Accusativedie Adern
Dativeden Adern
Genitiveder Adern
Usage
- eine Ader am Handrücken — a blood vessel on the back of the hand; Ader often means a visible vein
- eine künstlerische Ader haben — figuratively, to have an artistic streak or gift
Unter der dünnen Haut war jede Ader deutlich zu erkennen.
Every blood vessel was clearly visible beneath the thin skin.