Stirnlappen

frontal lobe

noun SHTIRN-lahp-pen Rare

Usage Note

Stirnlappen (also Frontallappen) is the anterior brain region responsible for executive functions, decision-making, and personality. Damage to it is discussed in traumatic brain injury and dementia contexts.

Examples

"Verletzungen des Stirnlappens können die Persönlichkeit dauerhaft verändern."

Natural Translation

Injuries to the frontal lobe can permanently change personality.

Literal Translation

Injuries of the forehead-lobe can the personality permanently change.

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