das Zwerchfell

Plural: die Zwerchfelle
Based on: Fell
Noun
1.

the diaphragm

("zwerch" was a regional version of "quer". The "Zwerchfell" is basically horizontally dividing the body.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Zwerchfell' have?

Zwerchfell has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the diaphragm.

What is the gender of 'Zwerchfell'?

das

What is the plural of 'Zwerchfell'?

die Zwerchfelle

What is 'Zwerchfell' related to?

The word 'Zwerchfell' is related to Fell.

Where can I learn more about 'Zwerchfell'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.