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How do you say "sleeve" in German?
der Ärmel
In German, "sleeve" is der Ärmel.
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Pronunciation
ER-mul. Stress on the first syllable. Rhymes with 'care-mul'.
Grammar notes
Der Ärmel is masculine. The plural is die Ärmel.
Example sentence
Der Ärmel ist zu Lang.
The sleeve is too long.
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How to remember der Ärmel
Ärmel is a German word that refers to the tube of fabric covering your arm. Think of it as the 'arm part' of your shirt.
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- cap die Kappe
- collar der Kragen
- dress das Kleid
- handbag die Handtasche
- kimono der Kimono
- money das Geld
- socks die Socken
- pants die Hose
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Questions about der Ärmel
How do you say "sleeve" in German?
In German, "sleeve" is der Ärmel. It is a noun.
Is der Ärmel masculine or feminine?
Der Ärmel is masculine. The plural is die Ärmel.
How is der Ärmel used in a sentence?
Use der Ärmel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Ärmel ist zu Lang. (The sleeve is too long.).
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