In German

Brust

Meaning: chest, breast

Example sentences

  • EratmettiefindieBrustein.

    He breathes deeply into his chest.

  • SiedrücktdasKindandieBrust.

    She holds the child to her chest.

  • MeineBrusttutweh.

    My chest hurts.

Grammar note

“Die Brust” is feminine with an irregular plural: “die Brüste”, adding an umlaut.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Brust” (chest, breast) with “Herz” (heart) — the heart is inside the chest, but they're different words for different things.

Quick check

Which word means “chest”?

More words on this topic

The heart beats inside the chest — see the “Herz” (heart) vocabulary page for that word.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “Brust” the same as “Herz”?

No — “Brust” is the chest area, “Herz” is the heart organ inside it.

What's the plural of “Brust”?

“Die Brüste”, with an umlaut.