Nomen

die Vorhaut

foreskin, prepuce

Die Vorhaut hat eine Schutzfunktion.

The foreskin has a protective function.

((die Vorhaut)) ((as subject/object)) the foreskin... The foreskin has a protective function.

Synonyms: prepuce (medical term)

From 'vor' (in front of) + 'Haut' (skin). Literally means 'front skin'.

A simple compound word: the skin ('Haut') that is in front ('vor').

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