Bauch
belly
The German word for belly is 'Bauch'. It is a noun and is used in the same context as the English word 'belly'. For example, 'I have a pain in my belly' translates to 'Ich habe Schmerzen im Bauch' in German.
Example sentences using: Bauch
Mein Bauch tut weh.
My stomach hurts.
This is a common phrase used by German speakers when they experience stomach ache. The word 'Bauch' in this sentence is used to denote the stomach.
Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Bauch.
The apple doesn't fall far from the stomach.
This phrase is a comedic take on the famous German proverb 'Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm'. Here, 'Bauch' is used as a pun on 'Stamm', which is a wordplay suggesting that a person's tendencies or habits can be linked to eating habits or preferences.
Ich habe Schmetterlinge im Bauch.
I have butterflies in my stomach.
This phrase is a direct translation of the common English phrase 'I have butterflies in my stomach', and it is used to express feeling nervous or excited. Here, 'Bauch' refers to one's stomach where they figuratively feel the fluttering sensation of butterflies when experiencing these emotions.