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How do you say "thigh" in German?
der Oberschenkel
In German, "thigh" is der Oberschenkel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'OH-ber-shen-kel', stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
der Oberschenkel is masculine. Plural: der Oberschenkel.
Example sentence
Die Läuferin streckte ihren Oberschenkel vor dem Rennen.
The runner stretched her thigh before the race.
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How to remember der Oberschenkel
It's built from ober (upper) and Schenkel (shank or leg) — literally the 'upper leg'.
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Questions about der Oberschenkel
How do you say "thigh" in German?
In German, "thigh" is der Oberschenkel. It is a noun.
Is der Oberschenkel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Oberschenkel is masculine. Plural: der Oberschenkel.
How is der Oberschenkel used in a sentence?
Use der Oberschenkel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Läuferin streckte ihren Oberschenkel vor dem Rennen. (The runner stretched her thigh before the race.).
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