Introduction to Body Parts in German
Learning the names of the parts of the body is essential for everyday communication, especially when discussing health and wellness. In this lesson, you'll find the most common body parts in German with example sentences to help you practice.
Common Body Parts Vocabulary in German
| German |
English |
| der Kopf |
head |
| das Auge |
eye |
| das Ohr |
ear |
| die Nase |
nose |
| der Mund |
mouth |
| der Arm |
arm |
| die Hand |
hand |
| der Finger |
finger |
| das Bein |
leg |
| der Fuß |
foot |
| der Rücken |
back |
| das Knie |
knee |
| der Bauch |
stomach |
Example Sentences with Body Parts
- Ich habe Kopfschmerzen. (I have a headache.)
- Meine Augen sind müde. (My eyes are tired.)
- Er hat einen starken Rücken. (He has a strong back.)
- Sie hat große Hände. (She has big hands.)
- Mein Knie tut weh. (My knee hurts.)
- Sein Arm ist gebrochen. (His arm is broken.)
Useful Phrases to Talk About the Body in German
Here are some useful phrases to talk about the body and health in German:
- Wo tut es weh? (Where does it hurt?)
- Ich habe Schmerzen im Rücken. (I have pain in my back.)
- Mein Bein fühlt sich seltsam an. (My leg feels strange.)
- Haben Sie Kopfschmerzen? (Do you have a headache?)
- Mein Fuß ist geschwollen. (My foot is swollen.)