German · Body & Health
"Arm" in German: Arm
der Arm
Arm in German is der Arm. The plural is die Arme. You hold a child im Arm, and a broken arm is ein Armbruch.
After sports
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How to pronounce Arm
Say it
ARM
/aʁm/
ARM. Same as English arm, but shorter and clearer final m.
"Arm" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Arm | arm Body part. | Body part. |
| die Arme | arms Plural. | Plural. |
| im Arm | in one's arms Holding someone. | Holding someone. |
| Armbruch | broken arm Injury compound. | Injury compound. |
How to use Arm in real life
- 1After sports
Mein Arm tut weh.
My arm hurts.
Tut weh for pain.
- 2Carrying bags
Beide Arme sind voll.
Both arms are full.
Plural Arme.
- 3Helping a child
Komm in meinen Arm.
Come into my arm / arms.
Comforting phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with Arm
Incorrect: das Arm
Correct: der Arm
Arm is masculine.
Incorrect: Meine Arms sind müde.
Correct: Meine Arme sind müde.
Plural is Arme, not Arms.
Good to know
Arm can also mean poor as an adjective: arme Leute. Context and article make the body-part meaning clear: der Arm versus arm sein.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a clumsy fall
ChatPal
Alles gut? Du hältst deinen Arm.
All good? You're holding your arm.
You
Der Arm ist nur ein bisschen blau.
The arm is just a little bruised.
ChatPal
Beweg den Arm vorsichtig.
Move the arm carefully.
You
Mache ich. Eis hilft bestimmt.
I will. Ice will help for sure.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Arm" in German
What is the plural of Arm?
Die Arme.
How do you say broken arm?
Ein Armbruch or ein gebrochener Arm.
What gender is Arm?
Masculine: der Arm.
Does arm also mean poor?
Yes, as an adjective. The noun der Arm is the body part.
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