Trommelfell
eardrum
The word 'Trommelfell' in German is used to refer to the eardrum, which is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the inner ear for further processing. The term 'Trommelfell' literally translates to 'drum skin' in English, reflecting its function as a vibrating surface that transmits sound.
Example sentences using: Trommelfell
Das Trommelfell ist ein wichtiger Teil des Ohrs.
The eardrum is an important part of the ear.
This sentence literally states that the eardrum ('Trommelfell' in German) is an important part of the ear. It could be used in a biology lesson or a discussion about human anatomy.
Wenn das Trommelfell reißt, kann das sehr schmerzhaft sein.
If the eardrum tears, it can be very painful.
This sentence is conveying a potential consequence of damaging one's eardrum. The phrase 'reißt' specifically refers to the action of tearing and is used here to describe a scenario where damage occurs to the eardrum, or 'Trommelfell' in German.
Sie müssen sanft putzen, um das Trommelfell nicht zu verletzen.
You have to clean gently to not injure the eardrum.
In this sentence, a caution is being presented to prevent damage to the eardrum ('Trommelfell' in German) during cleaning. The term 'sanft putzen' translates roughly to 'clean gently', urging care to prevent injury.