der Oberschenkel
thigh
upper part of the leg between the hip and knee
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der Oberschenkel with Russian translation
der Oberschenkel usage examples
Она потянула бедро на тренировке.
Sie hat sich den Oberschenkel beim Training gezerrt.
Сегодня у меня совсем устало бедро.
Mein Oberschenkel ist heute ganz müde.
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der Oberschenkel belongs to the topic "Limbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
der Oberschenkel synonyms
What's the difference between der Oberschenkel / Schenkel / Oberschenkelknochen / Hüfte / Bein / Knie
A general word for the upper leg or thigh; in everyday use and anatomy it can mean the thigh area, but it is not always as precise as Oberschenkel.
Not the body part itself, but the bone inside it — the femur.
The side of the pelvis/hip area; it is above the thigh, so it does not mean thigh itself, only a neighboring body part.
A very general word for the whole leg from hip to foot; it does not specifically mean the upper leg.
The knee, the joint between the upper and lower leg; it is below the thigh and therefore not a synonym.
The calf, the back part of the lower leg; it is below the knee and not part of the thigh.
This phrase means the upper and lower leg together; it is much broader than just the thigh, so it is not a direct synonym.
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How to pronounce der Oberschenkel and what this word means
der Oberschenkel means thigh. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce der Oberschenkel
/ˈoːbɐˌʃɛŋkl̩/
der Oberschenkel translation
thigh
der Oberschenkel examples
Она потянула бедро на тренировке.
der Oberschenkel transcription
/ˈoːbɐˌʃɛŋkl̩/
Questions about this word
der Oberschenkel meaning: what does it mean?
Teil des Beins zwischen Hüfte und Knie
der Oberschenkel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
der Oberschenkel is pronounced as /ˈoːbɐˌʃɛŋkl̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
der Oberschenkel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Она потянула бедро на тренировке. Translation: Sie hat sich den Oberschenkel beim Training gezerrt.
Is der Oberschenkel part of Limbs vocabulary?
Yes, der Oberschenkel (thigh) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is der Oberschenkel part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, der Oberschenkel (thigh) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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