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Hinterleib

abdomen

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Meaning of Hinterleib

living beings insects noun

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German[ˈhɪntɐlaɪ̯p]
abdomen
Hinterleib - abdomen
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What's the difference between Hinterleib / Bauch / Unterleib

🇩🇪German
Hinterleib

An entomological/anatomical term for the posterior body segment in insects. More technical and precise than 'Bauch'.

B1Often

Bei der Ameise ist das Abdomen deutlich vom Thorax getrennt.

У муравья брюшко отчётливо отделено от груди (торакса).

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🇩🇪German
Bauch

Everyday word for 'belly' in humans; rarely used for insects and less precise than 'Abdomen'.

B1Very Often

Beim Menschen sagt man 'Bauch', bei Insekten eher 'Abdomen'.

У людей говорят 'живот', а про насекомых скорее — 'брюшко'.

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🇩🇪German
Unterleib

Refers to the lower abdomen, often in medical/formal contexts; uncommon for describing insects.

B1Often

Der Arzt untersuchte den Unterleib der Patientin auf Schmerzen.

Врач осмотрел нижнюю часть живота пациентки на предмет болей.

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Hinterleib translation: abdomen. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Hinterleib

[ˈhɪntɐlaɪ̯p]

Hinterleib translation

abdomen

Hinterleib transcription

[ˈhɪntɐlaɪ̯p]

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Hinterleib meaning: what does it mean?

Hinterer Körperabschnitt bei Insekten und anderen Gliederfüßern

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Hinterleib is pronounced as [ˈhɪntɐlaɪ̯p]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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Is Hinterleib part of Insects vocabulary?

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