English–German

“hip” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhʏftə/

Example

Ich habe Schmerzen in der Hüfte.

My hip hurts.

Illustration for Hüfte (hip)

How to say “hip” in German

“Hip” in German is Hüfte.

The rounded side area joining the torso and upper leg, centered on the hip joint and extending over the outer pelvis.

Full entry for Hüfte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hüfte

Der Gürtel sitzt locker an der Hüfte.

The belt sits loosely around the hip.

Tips for using Hüfte

  • Hüfte is feminine, so the location phrase is in der Hüfte, with Hüften as its plural.

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