German · Body & Health
"Shoulder" in German: Schulter
die Schulter
Shoulder in German is die Schulter, feminine. Plurals are die Schultern. Bags hang über der Schulter.
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How to pronounce Schulter
Say it
SHOOL-ter
/ˈʃʊltɐ/
SHOOL-ter. Long u. Soft final er. Stress the first syllable.
"Shoulder" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Schulter | the shoulder Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| die Schultern | the shoulders Plural. | Plural. |
| Schulterklopfen | pat on the back Encouragement. | Encouragement. |
| Schultertasche | shoulder bag Fashion compound. | Fashion compound. |
How to use Schulter in real life
- 1Gym
Meine rechte Schulter ist nach dem Training steif.
My right shoulder is stiff after training.
Meine Schulter.
- 2Coat fit
Die Jacke spannt an den Schultern.
The jacket is tight across the shoulders.
An den Schultern.
- 3Comfort
Leg den Kopf kurz auf meine Schulter.
Rest your head on my shoulder for a moment.
Auf meine Schulter.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schulter
Incorrect: Der Schulter tut weh.
Correct: Die Schulter tut weh.
Schulter is feminine: die Schulter.
Incorrect: Zwei Schultere.
Correct: Zwei Schultern.
Plural is Schultern.
Good to know
Schulter an Schulter means side by side—teamwork talk. At fittings, German staff often check Schulternaht and width before sleeve length.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After carrying a heavy backpack all day
ChatPal
Tut dir die Schulter weh?
Does your shoulder hurt?
You
Ja. Die linke Schulter brennt.
Yes. The left shoulder is burning.
ChatPal
Dreh die Schulter vorsichtig im Kreis.
Rotate the shoulder carefully in a circle.
You
Besser. Morgen schone ich die Schulter.
Better. Tomorrow I'll rest the shoulder.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoulder" in German
What gender is Schulter?
Feminine: die Schulter. Plural die Schultern.
How do you say shoulders?
Die Schultern.
How do you say over the shoulder?
Über die Schulter / über der Schulter depending on motion vs position.
What is Schulterblatt?
Shoulder blade.
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