English–German

“muscle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmʊskəl/

Example

Er trainiert seine Muskeln im Fitnessstudio.

He exercises his muscles at the gym.

Illustration for Muskel (muscle)

How to say “muscle” in German

“Muscle” in German is Muskel.

Bands of living tissue tighten under the skin and pull on bones to create movement and force.

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

Example sentences with Muskel

Beim Aufwärmen sollte man den Muskel langsam anspannen.

During warm-up, you should slowly tense the muscle.

Tips for using Muskel

  • Muskel is masculine, with der Muskel in the singular and die Muskeln in the plural.

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