die Leber
Translation
liver
Examples
Die Leber ist ein wichtiges Organ.
The liver is an important organ.
Er isst gerne gebratene Leber.
He likes to eat fried liver.
Grammar Patterns
the liver ((of sb.)) someone's liver The patient's liver is healthy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (other organs) Niere (kidney), Herz (heart), Lunge (lung).
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *librō, related to the English word 'liver'. The root might be connected to 'life'.
Memory Tips
The German 'Leber' sounds very similar to the English 'liver'. This direct connection makes it easy to remember.