Kinnbacke
dieNounjaw; jawbone.
English translations
- 01
cheek
- 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”
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.