lung
word
/ˈɫəŋ/
luhng
/lˈʌŋ/
luhng
Definition
A lung is one of the two organs in your chest that help you breathe by taking in oxygen and sending out carbon dioxide.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in anatomy and health contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'lung cancer', 'lung disease', 'collapsed lung', and 'one lung'. The plural is 'lungs'.
Spanish: pulmónPortuguese (BR): pulmãoPortuguese (PT): pulmãoChinese (Simplified): 肺Chinese (Traditional): 肺Hindi: फेफड़ाArabic: رئةBengali: ফুসফুসRussian: лёгкоеJapanese: 肺Vietnamese: phổiKorean: 폐Turkish: akciğerUrdu: پھیپھڑاIndonesian: paru-paru
Example Sentences
Water got into his lungs.
basic
The doctor listened to my lungs.
basic
Smoking can damage your lungs.
basic
I laughed so hard my lungs hurt.
natural
Take a deep breath and fill your lungs.
natural
After years of working in dust, his lungs aren't in great shape.
natural