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shoulder in German

shoulder in German is Schulter, Achsel, schultern — shoulder means the joint and surrounding area where the arm meets the torso.

shoulder in German

Schulter
noun
(anatomy) The joint between the arm and the torso, sometimes including the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Achsel
noun
(anatomy) The joint between the arm and the torso, sometimes including the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
schultern
verb
(transitive) To put (something) on one's shoulders.

What does "shoulder" mean?

  1. noun The joint and surrounding area where the arm meets the torso.
    "She hurt her shoulder lifting the box."
  2. noun The strip of land bordering a road, used for emergency stops.
    "The driver pulled onto the shoulder to change the tyre."
  3. verb To take on responsibility or a burden.
    "She had to shoulder the blame for the whole team."
  4. verb To push with the shoulder.
    "He shouldered his way through the crowd."
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shoulder in a sentence

  • She hurt her shoulder lifting the box.
  • He put a comforting hand on my shoulder.
  • The driver pulled onto the shoulder to change the tyre.
  • She had to shoulder the blame for the whole team.

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What is "shoulder" in German?

"shoulder" in German is Schulter, Achsel, schultern. shoulder means: The joint and surrounding area where the arm meets the torso.

How do you use "shoulder" in a sentence?

Example: "She hurt her shoulder lifting the box." In German, "shoulder" is Schulter, Achsel, schultern.

Are there other ways to say "shoulder" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "shoulder": Schulter, Achsel, schultern.

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