NOUN

Arm/aʁm/arm; branch (of a river); arm (of an object)

Arm is a German noun that means arm, branch (of a river), or arm (of an object). It is pronounced /aʁm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Arme".

Definitions

1.the upper limb of the human body, from shoulder to hand(body part)

a.anatomical arm

Er hat sich den Arm gebrochen.He broke his arm.

2.long, thin projecting part resembling an arm(object/shape)

a.handle, lever, or extension

Der Arm des Krans ist sehr lang.The arm of the crane is very long.

3.branch of a river or waterway(geography)

a.watercourse

Der westliche Arm des Flusses ist nicht schiffbar.The western branch of the river is not navigable.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Armdie Arme
Genitivedes Armsder Arme
Dativedem Armden Armen
Accusativeden Armdie Arme

Frequently asked questions

What does "Arm" mean in English?
"Arm" means arm, branch (of a river), or arm (of an object). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Arm"?
"Arm" is pronounced /aʁm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Arm" der, die, or das?
"Arm" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Arm"?
The plural of "Arm" is "Arme".
What part of speech is "Arm"?
"Arm" is a noun in German.

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