Noun
der Rachen
Pronunciation: /ˈraxən/
throat, pharynx (interior of the front of the neck)
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plural Rachen
Meanings
Noun
- throat, pharynx (interior of the front of the neck)
Example sentence
Der Arzt schaute mir in den Rachen.
The doctor looked into my throat.
Word forms
singular
der Rachen
plural
die Rachen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Rachen
Accusativeden Rachen
Dativedem Rachen
Genitivedes Rachens
Plural
Nominativedie Rachen
Accusativedie Rachen
Dativeden Rachen
Genitiveder Rachen
Usage
- in den Rachen schauen — Look into the throat; direction takes accusative after in.
- Rachen / Hals — The inner throat or pharynx versus the broader neck or throat area.
Die Ärztin betrachtete den Rachen mit einer kleinen Lampe.
The doctor examined the throat with a small light.