der Zahn
Translation
tooth, cog, tine, prong
Examples
Ich habe Zahnschmerzen.
I have a toothache.
Ein Zahnrad hat viele Zähne.
A gear has many teeth.
Der Gabel fehlt ein Zahn.
The fork is missing a prong.
Grammar Patterns
to brush ((one's teeth)) I'm brushing my teeth.
to pull ((a tooth)) The doctor is pulling a tooth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Old High German 'zan', cognate with English 'tooth'.
Memory Tips
A 'Zahnarzt' is a 'tooth doctor'. Remembering the compound word helps to remember 'Zahn'.