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How do you say "jaw" in German?
der Kiefer
In German, "jaw" is der Kiefer.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KEE-fer', stress on the first syllable, with a long E.
Grammar notes
der Kiefer is masculine. Plural: der Kiefer.
Example sentence
Er presste die Kiefer vor Konzentration zusammen.
He clenched his jaw in concentration.
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How to remember der Kiefer
This word also refers to a pine tree in German, so picture a jaw shaped like a sharp pine cone to link the two meanings.
Related words
- skull der Schädel
- spine die Wirbelsäule
- rib die Rippe
- skin die Haut
- nail der Nagel
- elbow der Ellbogen
- wrist das Handgelenk
- ankle der Knöchel
- knee das Knie
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Questions about der Kiefer
How do you say "jaw" in German?
In German, "jaw" is der Kiefer. It is a noun.
Is der Kiefer masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Kiefer is masculine. Plural: der Kiefer.
How is der Kiefer used in a sentence?
Use der Kiefer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er presste die Kiefer vor Konzentration zusammen. (He clenched his jaw in concentration.).
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