stomach

• Substantiv, das das innere Organ bezeichnet, in dem die Nahrung verdaut wird, oder den vorderen Teil des Körpers unterhalb der Brust.

A noun referring to the internal organ in the body where food is digested, or the front part of the body below the chest.

1. Body organA1formal

   The internal organ in the body where food is digested.

   Magen

   • He has a pain in his stomach after eating too much.
   • The doctor examined her stomach for any issues.
   • Food stays in the stomach for a few hours.

   Synonymebreadbasketmawtumtummy

2. Belly or abdomenA1informal

   The front part of the body below the chest, often used to refer to the area around the belly.

   Bauch

   • She lay on her stomach to sunbathe.
   • He has a flat stomach from exercising regularly.
   • The baby's stomach was full after feeding.

   Synonymeabdomenbellybreadbasketgutmiddlemidsectionpaunchtummy

3. Appetite or desireB1informal

   A desire or inclination for something, especially food or an activity.

   Appetit oder Verlangen

   • I don't have the stomach for spicy food tonight.
   • She had no stomach for the argument.
   • He worked up a good stomach for the big meal.

   Synonymeappetitedesirefondnesshungerinclinationlikinglongingrelishtastethirst

• Verb, das die Fähigkeit bezeichnet, etwas Unangenehmes oder Schwieriges zu ertragen, auszuhalten oder zu akzeptieren.

A verb used to indicate the ability to tolerate, endure, or accept something unpleasant or difficult.

1. Tolerate or endureB2informal

   To be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant or difficult.

   Verdauen

   • I can't stomach the sight of blood.
   • She couldn't stomach his rude behavior any longer.
   • He can't stomach spicy food at all.

   Synonymeabideacceptbearbrookcountenanceendurestandswallowtaketoleratewithstand

   Antonymeabhorloatherefuserejectspurn

2. B2formal

   To be able to digest food without feeling sick.

   Verdauen

   • After the surgery, he could only stomach light meals.
   • She couldn't stomach the heavy meal after being ill.
   • Some people cannot stomach dairy products.

   Synonymedigesthold downkeep down