Harnröhre

urethra

noun HARN-roe-re Rare

Usage Note

Harnröhre is the tube carrying urine from the bladder to the outside. Harnröhrenentzündung (urethritis) and anatomical differences between men and women are standard topics in health education, making this an important vocabulary item.

Examples

"Bei Frauen ist die Harnröhre kürzer als bei Männern."

Natural Translation

In women the urethra is shorter than in men.

Literal Translation

At women is the urethra shorter than at men.

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