elbow in German
elbow in German is Ellbogen, Ellenbogen, Rohrbogen — elbow means the joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
elbow in German
Ellbogen
(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
Ellenbogen
(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
Rohrbogen
(by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.
Ellbogen
(by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.
Ellbogenstoß
A hit, strike, or blow with the elbow.
ellbögeln
(transitive) To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.
mit dem Ellbogen stoßen
(transitive) To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.
What does "elbow" mean?
-
noun The joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
"He scraped his elbow when he fell off his bike."
-
noun A sharp bend or angled section, such as in a pipe, road, or piece of furniture.
"The plumber replaced the rusted elbow joint under the sink."
-
verb To push or shove using the elbow, often to force a way through a crowd.
"He elbowed his way to the front of the queue."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
elbow in a sentence
- He scraped his elbow when he fell off his bike.
- She leaned on the table with her elbows.
- The plumber replaced the rusted elbow joint under the sink.
- He elbowed his way to the front of the queue.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "elbow" in German?
"elbow" in German is Ellbogen, Ellenbogen, Rohrbogen. elbow means: The joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
How do you use "elbow" in a sentence?
Example: "He scraped his elbow when he fell off his bike." In German, "elbow" is Ellbogen, Ellenbogen, Rohrbogen.
Are there other ways to say "elbow" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "elbow": Ellbogen, Ellenbogen, Rohrbogen, Ellbogenstoß, ellbögeln, mit dem Ellbogen stoßen.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.