How to Say "Shoulder" in Dutch

schouder

/ˈsxɑu̯.dər/masculine

The English word 'shoulder' is translated into Dutch as schouder.

The word refers to the anatomical joint between the arm and the torso.

Meaning: joint between arm and torso (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of schouder is schouders.

The pronunciation is /ˈsxɑu̯.dər/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.

A 'schouderblad' is the Dutch word for the shoulder blade, but literally translates to 'shoulder leaf'.
In Dutch, if someone geeft een schouderklopje, they are giving a 'pat on the back'. This gesture is a common way to show appreciation or encouragement.
In Dutch, if you are 'op de schouders van iemand' (on someone's shoulders), it can metaphorically mean you are relying on someone's expertise or previous work.

Toms schouder doet pijn.
Tom's shoulder hurts.
This sentence shows how to describe pain in the schouder.
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Ze leunde op zijn schouder.
She leaned on his shoulder.
This sentence describes the action of leaning on a schouder.
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Ik heb een stijve schouder.
I have a stiff shoulder.
This sentence describes a stiff schouder.
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De fysiotherapeut onderzoekt mijn rechter schouderblad.
The physiotherapist is examining my right shoulder blade.
Ik heb echt last van m'n schouder na het tillen van die zware koffer, weet je?
I'm really feeling pain in my shoulder after lifting that heavy suitcase, you know?
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Julia is helping Daan with a heavy bag.

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