English–German

“shoulder” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃʊltɐ/

Example

Sie zuckte mit den Schultern.

She shrugged her shoulders.

Illustration for Schulter (shoulder)

How to say “shoulder” in German

“Shoulder” in German is Schulter.

The rounded upper-body area where the arm joins the torso.

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

Example sentences with Schulter

Er trug die Tasche über der Schulter.

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

Tips for using Schulter

  • In mit den Schultern zucken, Schultern is plural and appears in the dative after mit.

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