die Menstruation
Translation
menstruation, period
Examples
Ihre Menstruation ist unregelmäßig.
Her menstruation is irregular.
Viele Frauen haben während der Menstruation Schmerzen.
Many women have pain during menstruation.
Grammar Patterns
die Menstruation haben to have one's period She has her period.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Periode, Regel, Tage
Etymology
From Latin 'menstruus' (monthly), which comes from 'mensis' (month). It's an international scientific term.
Memory Tips
Think of the Latin root 'mensis' for 'month', as it's a monthly cycle. The English word is almost identical.