German · Body & Health
"Hip" in German: Hüfte
die Hüfte
Hip in German is die Hüfte, feminine. Both hips are die Hüften. Pain talk uses an der Hüfte.
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How to pronounce Hüfte
Say it
HUEF-teh
/ˈhʏftə/
HUEF-teh. Ü like “few” with rounded lips. Soft final e.
"Hip" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Hüfte | the hip Default. | Default. |
| die Hüften | the hips Plural. | Plural. |
| an der Hüfte | on/at the hip Location / pain. | Location / pain. |
| Hüftschmerzen | hip pain Medical compound. | Medical compound. |
How to use Hüfte in real life
- 1Workout
Spürst du das in der Hüfte?
Do you feel that in the hip?
In der Hüfte.
- 2Clothes
Die Hose sitzt eng an den Hüften.
The pants sit tight on the hips.
An den Hüften.
- 3Doctor
Meine rechte Hüfte knackt beim Gehen.
My right hip cracks when I walk.
Meine Hüfte.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hüfte
Incorrect: der Hüfte
Correct: die Hüfte
Hüfte is feminine.
Incorrect: die Hip
Correct: die Hüfte
Use Hüfte.
Good to know
Hüftumfang shows up on clothing size charts. Sports physios talk about Hüfte and Leiste together.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After yoga class
ChatPal
Tut dir die Hüfte weh?
Does your hip hurt?
You
Ein bisschen. Die linke Hüfte ist steif.
A little. The left hip is stiff.
ChatPal
Dehn kurz die Hüften nochmal.
Stretch the hips briefly again.
You
Mach ich. Dann fühlt sich die Hüfte besser an.
I will. Then the hip will feel better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hip" in German
What gender is Hüfte?
Feminine: die Hüfte.
Plural?
Die Hüften.
Hip pain?
Hüftschmerzen / Schmerzen an der Hüfte.
On the hip?
An der Hüfte.
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