Kinnbacke

dieNoun

jaw; jawbone.

English translations

  1. 01

    cheek

  2. 02

    jowl

Word details

German meaning
Die Kinnbacke ist der Teil des Gesichts, der den Unterkiefer umfasst.
English meaning
Jaw
Synonym
Kieferknochen, Unterkiefer
German example
Nach dem Zahnarztbesuch war seine Kinnbacke noch taub.
English example
After the dentist appointment, his jaw was still numb.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kinnbacke
Plural Form
die Kinnbacken

Example sentences with “Kinnbacke”

  1. Er hat sich die Kinnbacke beim Sturz verletzt. (He injured his jaw in the fall.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinnbacke archaic?

It is slightly dated; 'Kiefer' is the standard modern medical term.