In German
Bauch
Meaning: belly, stomach
Example sentences
MeinBauchtutweh.
My stomach hurts.
ErhatHungerundseinBauchknurrt.
He's hungry and his stomach growls.
SieliegtaufdemBauch.
She lies on her stomach.
Grammar note
“Der Bauch” is masculine with an irregular plural: “die Bäuche”, adding an umlaut.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Bauch” (belly, the outer body area) with “Magen” (stomach, the internal organ) — Germans distinguish them more than English does.
Quick check
Which word means “belly” or “stomach”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Bauch” the same as “Magen”?
Not quite — “Bauch” is the belly area in general, “Magen” is specifically the internal stomach organ.
What's the plural of “Bauch”?
“Die Bäuche”, with an umlaut.