German · Body & Health
"Muscle" in German: Muskel
der Muskel
Muscle in German is der Muskel, masculine. Plural is die Muskeln. After training people say Meine Muskeln tun weh.
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How to pronounce Muskel
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MUSS-kel
/ˈmʊskl̩/
MUSS-kel. Short u. Clear k. Soft final el.
"Muscle" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Muskel | muscle Default. | Default. |
| die Muskeln | muscles Plural. | Plural. |
| Muskelkater | muscle soreness After workout. | After workout. |
| Muskeln aufbauen | to build muscle Training goal. | Training goal. |
How to use Muskel in real life
- 1Gym
Welcher Muskel brennt gerade?
Which muscle is burning right now?
Welcher Muskel.
- 2Doctor
Der Muskel am Oberschenkel ist verspannt.
The muscle on the thigh is tight.
Der Muskel.
- 3Next-day pain
Meine Muskeln sind nach dem Lauf steif.
My muscles are stiff after the run.
Muskeln plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Muskel
Incorrect: die Muskel (singular)
Correct: der Muskel
Singular is masculine der Muskel.
Incorrect: die Muskels
Correct: die Muskeln
Plural is Muskeln.
Good to know
Muskelkater is the everyday word for next-day soreness. Gym talk mixes German Muskel names with English exercise labels.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a tough workout
ChatPal
Wie fühlst du dich?
How do you feel?
You
Jeder Muskel schreit.
Every muscle is screaming.
ChatPal
Dehnen hilft. Welcher Muskel am meisten?
Stretching helps. Which muscle the most?
You
Der Muskel im Nacken. Morgen wird's besser.
The muscle in the neck. Tomorrow it'll be better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Muscle" in German
How do you say muscle?
Der Muskel.
Plural?
Die Muskeln.
Soreness?
Muskelkater.
Build muscle?
Muskeln aufbauen.
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