tongue

• Substantiv, das das muskulöse Organ im Mund bezeichnet, das zum Schmecken, Schlucken und Sprechen dient; im übertragenen Sinn auch die Sprache oder die Art zu sprechen.

A noun referring to the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking, or by extension, a language or manner of speaking.

1. Body partA1formal

   The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

   Zunge

   • He burned his tongue on the hot soup.
   • The doctor asked her to stick out her tongue.
   • Cats use their tongues to clean themselves.

   Synonymeglossalingua

2. LanguageB1formal

   A system of communication used by a particular country or community.

   Sprache

   • English is her mother tongue.
   • He speaks several tongues fluently.
   • The ancient tongue is no longer spoken.

   Synonymedialectidiomlanguageparlancespeechvernacular

3. Flap or stripB2formal

   A strip of leather or material under the laces of a shoe.

   Lasche

   • The tongue of his shoe was sticking out.
   • She tucked the tongue back under the laces.
   • The shoe's tongue is padded for comfort.

4. Slang: Mouth or speechB2informal

   Used informally to refer to someone's way of speaking or their mouth.

   Zunge (Sprache)

   • Watch your tongue around the guests.
   • She has a sharp tongue when she's angry.
   • He bit his tongue to avoid saying something rude.

   Synonymegobmouthspeechtalktraputterance

• Verb, das die Handlung mit der Zunge bezeichnet, etwa um einen Laut zu erzeugen, zu artikulieren, zu sprechen oder etwas im Mund zu manipulieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of using the tongue to produce sound, articulate speech, or manipulate something in the mouth.

1. To lick or touch with the tongueB2informal

   To use the tongue to touch or lick something, often in a gentle or exploratory manner.

   Lecken

   • The cat tongued the milk from the bowl.
   • He tongued the ice cream cone carefully.
   • She tongued the envelope to seal it.

   Synonymelaplicktaste

2. To articulate or pronounceC1formal

   To produce a sound or note by using the tongue, especially in playing a wind instrument.

   Mit der Zunge artikulieren

   • The musician tongued each note precisely.
   • He tongued the flute to create a staccato effect.
   • She practiced tonguing techniques for the trumpet.

   Synonymearticulateenunciatepronouncesoundutter