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knöchern — meaning in English

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English meaning

bony adj Thin, with bones that are noticeably visible or prominent.
osseous adj Made of bone, or relating to bone.

Senses

knöchern is used for these senses in English:

bony Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
osseous Of, relating to, or made of bone; bony.

bony — full definition

adj Thin, with bones that are noticeably visible or prominent.
adj Relating to or made of bone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

grätig knochig Knochen