German · A2 (Elementary)
Body in German: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful German words for body are der Hals (the neck / throat), die Schulter (the shoulder) and das Knie (the knee). The full German body phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential German vocabulary for body, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning German to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key body vocabulary
| German | English |
|---|---|
| der Hals | the neck / throat |
| die Schulter | the shoulder |
| das Knie | the knee |
| der Fuß | the foot |
| der Zahn | the tooth |
| das Ohr | the ear |
| die Wange | the cheek |
| die Stirn | the forehead |
| der Daumen | the thumb |
| der Zeigefinger | the index finger |
Example sentences
Ich habe Halsschmerzen.
I have a sore throat.
Meine Schulter tut weh.
My shoulder hurts.
Ich habe mir das Knie verletzt.
I injured my knee.
Mein Fuß tut weh.
My foot hurts.
Ich habe Zahnschmerzen.
I have a toothache.
Meine Ohren tun weh.
My ears hurt.
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