Ellbogen

derNoun

elbow

English translations

  1. 01

    elbow

Word details

German meaning
Das Gelenk in der Mitte des Arms.
English meaning
elbow
Synonym
Armbeuge
German example
Er stützte seinen Kopf auf seinen Ellbogen.
English example
He rested his head on his elbow.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ellbogen
Plural Form
die Ellbogen

Example sentences with “Ellbogen”

  1. Er hat sich den Ellbogen gestoßen. (He bumped his elbow.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it Ellbogen or Ellenbogen?

Both are correct. 'Ellenbogen' is more common, but 'Ellbogen' is a valid variant. It is a masculine noun (der Ellbogen).