German · Body & Health
"Chin" in German: Kinn
das Kinn
Chin in German is das Kinn, neuter. Point to it with am Kinn. A square chin is ein eckiges Kinn.
At the doctor
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How to pronounce Kinn
Say it
kin
/kɪn/
kin. Short i. Double n. Soft final sound.
"Chin" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Kinn | the chin Default neuter noun. | Default neuter noun. |
| am Kinn | on the chin Location. | Location. |
| mein Kinn | my chin Possessive. | Possessive. |
| die Kinnlade | jaw / jawbone Related anatomy. | Related anatomy. |
How to use Kinn in real life
- 1At the doctor
Tut dir das Kinn weh?
Does your chin hurt?
Das Kinn.
- 2Shaving cut
Ich habe einen Schnitt am Kinn.
I have a cut on my chin.
Am Kinn.
- 3Photo tip
Heb ein bisschen das Kinn an.
Lift your chin a little.
Das Kinn anheben.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kinn
Incorrect: die Kinn
Correct: das Kinn
Kinn is neuter: das Kinn.
Incorrect: der Chin
Correct: das Kinn
Use Kinn, not English chin.
Good to know
Kinn is short and concrete in medical and everyday talk. Kinnlade shows up when people talk about the jaw more broadly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a fall on ice
ChatPal
Alles okay mit dem Kinn?
Everything okay with the chin?
You
Das Kinn ist nur leicht blau.
The chin is only lightly bruised.
ChatPal
Gut. Eis ans Kinn hilft oft.
Good. Ice on the chin often helps.
You
Mach ich. Mein Kinn pocht schon weniger.
I will. My chin is already throbbing less.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chin" in German
What gender is Kinn?
Neuter: das Kinn.
On the chin?
Am Kinn.
Is Kinnlade the same?
Related; more jaw-focused.
Plural?
Die Kinne (rare in everyday talk).
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