Meaning 1neutral · 82%
One of a pair of organs that filter blood and help regulate fluid balance.
Natural examples
Der Arzt prüft die Funktion der Niere mit einem Bluttest.
The doctor checks kidney function with a blood test.
Wasser hilft den Nieren, Abfallstoffe auszuscheiden.
Water helps the kidneys remove waste products.
Auf dem Modell sind beide Nieren gut zu erkennen.
Both kidneys are easy to see on the model.
Usage note
Niere is feminine: die Niere; its plural is Nieren. It is common in both medical and everyday contexts.
Mini-lesson: Niere
One of a pair of organs that filter blood and help regulate fluid balance. Niere is feminine: die Niere; its plural is Nieren. It is common in both medical and everyday contexts.
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