Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

der Ellbogen

Translation (Übersetzung) elbow
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈɛlˌboːɡən]
A2
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
noun A2 body part joint
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, e.g., 'Ellbogengesellschaft' (elbow society) meaning a competitive society.

Ellbogen - German Nouns - Ellbogen Meaning - Ellbogen Translation - Ellbogen Nouns Examples

Ellbogen is a German Nouns

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Ellbogen Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Er stützte seinen Ellbogen auf den Tisch.
He rested his elbow on the table.
Everyday action.
Sie hat sich den Ellbogen gestoßen.
She bumped her elbow.
Accident.
In dieser Stadt musst du deine Ellbogen gebrauchen.
In this city, you have to use your elbows (be pushy).
Figurative, competitive environment.

Ellbogen — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Ellbogen — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'der Ellenbogen' with 'n' instead of 'll'
    der Ellbogen
    Both spellings are correct, but 'Ellbogen' is more common.
  • Confusing with 'der Arm' (arm)
    der Ellbogen is the joint, der Arm is the whole limb
    Ellbogen specifically refers to the elbow joint.

Ellbogen Word Family - Ellbogen Related Words - Ellbogen Family Members

Ellbogen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Ellbogen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Ellbogen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Ellbogen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound word part (Wortbestandteil)
Ellbogengelenk
Meaning: elbow joint
Example: Das Ellbogengelenk ist ein Scharniergelenk.
Noun
Ellbogenschützer
Meaning: elbow pad
Example: Beim Skateboarden trägt man Ellbogenschützer.
Noun

Ellbogen Usage - Ellbogen Collocations - Ellbogen Idioms - Ellbogen Synonyms - Ellbogen Antonyms

Ellbogen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Ellbogen Collocations (Kollokationen)

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den Ellbogen aufstützen
to lean on one's elbow
High frequency
sich mit dem Ellbogen anstoßen
to bump one's elbow
Medium frequency
Ellbogenfreiheit haben
to have elbow room
Medium frequency

Ellbogen Idioms (Redewendungen)

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seine Ellbogen gebrauchen
to use one's elbows (to be pushy)
Means to be ruthless or aggressive in achieving one's goals.
jemandem den Ellbogen in die Rippen stoßen
to elbow someone in the ribs
Literal or figurative nudge.

Ellbogen Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Ellenbogen
Meaning: elbow
High similarity

Ellbogen Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Knie
Meaning: knee

Ellbogen Semantically Related Words - Ellbogen Contextually Related Words - Ellbogen Thematically Related Words

Ellbogen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Arm Handgelenk Schulter Gelenk

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