Usage Note
Adamsapfel refers to the visible projection of the thyroid cartilage in the throat, more prominent in men. The German term directly mirrors the English idiom and is used in both colloquial and medical contexts.
Examples
"Sein Adamsapfel bewegte sich sichtbar, als er schluckte."
Natural Translation
His Adam's apple moved visibly when he swallowed.
Literal Translation
His Adam's-apple moved visibly, as he swallowed.
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