German · Body & Health
"Elbow" in German: Ellbogen
der Ellbogen
Elbow in German is der Ellbogen. You may also hear Ellenbogen. After sports you hear Mein Ellbogen tut weh.
Sports injury
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How to pronounce Ellbogen
Say it
EL-boh-gen
/ˈɛlboːɡn̩/
EL-boh-gen. Clear double consonants. Masculine: der Ellbogen.
"Elbow" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Ellbogen | elbow Main headword. | Main headword. |
| Ellenbogen | elbow Common spelling variant. | Common spelling variant. |
| sich den Ellbogen stoßen | to bang one's elbow Everyday mishap. | Everyday mishap. |
| Ellbogenschoner | elbow pad Sports gear. | Sports gear. |
How to use Ellbogen in real life
- 1Sports injury
Mein Ellbogen schmerzt nach dem Training.
My elbow hurts after training.
Mein Ellbogen.
- 2Crowded tram
Sorry, mein Ellbogen!
Sorry, my elbow!
Quick apology.
- 3Doctor visit
Können Sie den Ellbogen bitte beugen?
Can you please bend the elbow?
Den Ellbogen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Ellbogen
Incorrect: die Ellbogen
Correct: der Ellbogen
Ellbogen is masculine (singular).
Incorrect: das Ellbogen
Correct: der Ellbogen
Not neuter.
Good to know
Both Ellbogen and Ellenbogen appear in everyday German. Sports physios use either; learners can stick to Ellbogen and be understood.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a gym session
ChatPal
Geht's dem Ellbogen besser?
Is the elbow better?
You
Der Ellbogen ist noch steif.
The elbow is still stiff.
ChatPal
Dann kein Druck auf den Ellbogen.
Then no pressure on the elbow.
You
Okay. Ich schone den Ellbogen heute.
Okay. I'll rest the elbow today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elbow" in German
Ellbogen or Ellenbogen?
Both common; Ellbogen matches this headword.
Gender?
Masculine: der Ellbogen.
Plural?
Die Ellbogen.
Elbow pad?
Ellbogenschoner.
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