Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

der Oberschenkel

Translation (Übersetzung) thigh
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈoːbɐˌʃɛŋkl̩]
A2
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
body part anatomy leg
Refers to the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee. Commonly used in anatomy, sports, and everyday contexts.

Oberschenkel - German Nouns - Oberschenkel Meaning - Oberschenkel Translation - Oberschenkel Nouns Examples

Oberschenkel is a German Nouns

Learn Oberschenkel meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Oberschenkel is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Oberschenkel Examples (Beispiele) in English

Oberschenkel examples with English translations. See how to use Oberschenkel in sentences. Oberschenkel example sentences in English below.

Er hat sich am Oberschenkel verletzt.
He injured his thigh.
Sports injury
Die Oberschenkel sind nach dem Training sehr müde.
The thighs are very tired after the workout.
Fitness

Oberschenkel — common mistakes (English)

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

  • Using 'Oberschenkel' with feminine article 'die'
    Der Oberschenkel
    The word is masculine, so it takes 'der'.
  • Confusing 'Oberschenkel' with 'Schenkel'
    Oberschenkel is the upper part, Schenkel can be ambiguous.
    Schenkel may refer to the whole leg in some contexts.

Oberschenkel Word Family - Oberschenkel Related Words - Oberschenkel Family Members

Oberschenkel Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

part of (Teil von)
Bein
Meaning: leg
Example: Der Oberschenkel ist ein Teil des Beins.
Noun
related body part (verwandter Körperteil)
Knie
Meaning: knee
Example: Der Oberschenkel endet am Knie.
Noun

Oberschenkel Usage - Oberschenkel Collocations - Oberschenkel Idioms - Oberschenkel Synonyms - Oberschenkel Antonyms

Oberschenkel Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Oberschenkel Collocations (Kollokationen)

Oberschenkel collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Oberschenkel word combinations and how to use Oberschenkel with other words naturally.

muskulöser Oberschenkel
muscular thigh
Medium frequency
Oberschenkelmuskel
thigh muscle
High frequency
Oberschenkelknochen
thigh bone (femur)
Medium frequency
den Oberschenkel strecken
to stretch the thigh
Low frequency

Oberschenkel Idioms (Redewendungen)

Oberschenkel idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Oberschenkel with meanings and explanations. Master Oberschenkel expressions used in everyday German.

sich die Oberschenkel wund reiben
to chafe one's thighs
Used literally for skin irritation from friction.

Oberschenkel Synonyms (Synonyme)

Oberschenkel synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Oberschenkel and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Oberschenkel similar words and their usage.

Schenkel
Meaning: leg (thigh)
High similarity

Oberschenkel Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Unterschenkel
Meaning: lower leg

Oberschenkel Semantically Related Words - Oberschenkel Contextually Related Words - Oberschenkel Thematically Related Words

Oberschenkel Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Oberschenkel semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Oberschenkel. Explore Oberschenkel related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Oberschenkel contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Schenkel Unterschenkel Hüfte Knie Muskel

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