tongue tie

• Angeborener Zustand, bei dem die Beweglichkeit der Zunge durch ein ungewöhnlich kurzes, dickes oder straffes Zungenbändchen (Frenulum linguae) eingeschränkt ist. Umgangssprachlich auch für eine vorübergehende Sprachlosigkeit oder Sprechhemmung aus Verlegenheit oder Überraschung.

A condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion, caused by an unusually short, thick, or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Also used informally to describe temporary speechlessness or difficulty speaking due to shyness or surprise.

1. Medical conditionB2formal

   A congenital condition where the strip of skin (frenulum) under the tongue is too short or tight, restricting tongue movement.

   Ankyloglossie

   • The baby was diagnosed with tongue tie and had trouble breastfeeding.
   • Surgery can correct tongue tie in children.
   • Tongue tie can affect speech development.

2. Inability to speak freelyB2informal

   A temporary state of being unable to speak clearly or freely, often due to shyness, nervousness, or surprise.

   Sprachlosigkeit

   • He had a tongue tie when asked to give a speech.
   • She suffered from tongue tie in front of the large audience.
   • Meeting his idol left him with a tongue tie.