der Hinterleib
C1abdomen (for bugs, wenig benutzt)
- English meaning
- abdomen (for bugs, wenig benutzt)
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Hinterleiber
- CEFR level
- C1 — Advanced
- Vocabulary package
- Organs & Inside the Body
- Dictionary
- German words with H
Hinterleib in a sentence
Der Hinterleib der Insekte ist segmentiert.
The abdomen of the insect is segmented.
Declension of der Hinterleib
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Hinterleib | die Hinterleiber |
| Accusative | den Hinterleib | die Hinterleiber |
| Dative | dem Hinterleib | den Hinterleibern |
| Genitive | des Hinterleibs | der Hinterleiber |
Word family
der Hinterleib is built from hinter (behind) and der Leib (body / flesh). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about Hinterleib
Is it der, die or das Hinterleib?
It is der Hinterleib — Hinterleib is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Hinterleiber.
What is the plural of Hinterleib?
The plural of der Hinterleib is die Hinterleiber.
What is the genitive of Hinterleib?
The genitive singular is des Hinterleibs. The dative plural is den Hinterleibern.
What does Hinterleib mean in English?
der Hinterleib means "abdomen (for bugs, wenig benutzt)". For example: "Der Hinterleib der Insekte ist segmentiert." — "The abdomen of the insect is segmented."
What level is Hinterleib in German?
Hinterleib is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the organs & inside the body vocabulary.
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