der Oberschenkel

B1

thigh

English meaning
thigh
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Oberschenkel
Vocabulary package
Arms, Hands & Legs

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Oberschenkel in a sentence

Nach dem Laufen schmerzt sein Oberschenkel.

After running, his thigh hurts.

Declension of der Oberschenkel

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Oberschenkeldie Oberschenkel
Accusativeden Oberschenkeldie Oberschenkel
Dativedem Oberschenkelden Oberschenkeln
Genitivedes Oberschenkelsder Oberschenkel

Word family

der Oberschenkel is built from der Enkel (grandson) and ober (upper, top). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about Oberschenkel

Is it der, die or das Oberschenkel?

It is der Oberschenkel — Oberschenkel is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Oberschenkel.

What is the plural of Oberschenkel?

The plural of der Oberschenkel is die Oberschenkel.

What is the genitive of Oberschenkel?

The genitive singular is des Oberschenkels. The dative plural is den Oberschenkeln.

What does Oberschenkel mean in English?

der Oberschenkel means "thigh". For example: "Nach dem Laufen schmerzt sein Oberschenkel." — "After running, his thigh hurts."

What level is Oberschenkel in German?

Oberschenkel is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the arms, hands & legs vocabulary.

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