Arm
/arm/masculine
The English word 'arm' translates to German as Arm.
The noun Arm refers to the upper appendage from the shoulder to the wrist.
Meaning: upper appendage from shoulder to wrist (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Arm is Arme. To say 'of the arm', use the genitive singular form des Arms.
How do you pronounce it?
/arm/
Did you know?
- The German word Arm shares its ancient roots with the English word 'orphan'. Both stem from an Indo-European root meaning 'to be sparse' or 'lacking'.
- While Arm means 'arm' in German, the same spelling arm (lowercase) is a common adjective meaning 'poor' or 'impoverished'.
- German uses the word Arm in the phrase Arm in Arm, which is used not just for walking together but to describe a very close and supportive relationship.
Examples in context
- Tom hob seinen Arm.Tom raised his arm.This sentence is useful for seeing the word Arm used with the verb 'hob'.Tatoeba #7636597 by wolfgangth, translation #4501623 by CK
- Er hebt seinen Arm.He raises his arm.This sentence is useful for seeing the word Arm used with the verb 'hebt'.Tatoeba #8320716 by MisterTrouser, translation #12978063 by rul
- Sie hebt ihren Arm.She lifted her arm.Tatoeba #8320717 by MisterTrouser, translation #11686248 by Roomba_Unit
- Mein Arm tut weh.My arm hurts.
- Können Sie mir bitte helfen? Mein Arm ist gebrochen.Could you please help me? My arm is broken.
- 286 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are at a gym.
- HannahIst dein Arm nach dem Training müde?Is your arm tired after the workout?
- LukasJa, mein linker Arm brennt richtig.Yes, my left arm is really burning.
- HannahSoll ich dir beim Dehnen helfen?Should I help you with stretching?
- LukasDas wäre sehr nett von dir, Hannah.That would be very kind of you, Hannah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arm” translations and entries Arm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Arm, arm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
