Arm/aʁm/arm (body part); arm (of an object, e.g. chair); branch (of river, organization)
Arm is a German noun that means arm (body part), arm (of an object, e.g. chair), or branch (of river, organization). 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 between shoulder and hand(body, anatomy)
a.anatomical limb of a person
Sie brach sich beim Sturz den linken Arm.—She broke her left arm in the fall.
2.a structure projecting from a main body (e.g. of a chair, machine)(object, technical)
a.side part of a chair for resting the arm
Die Arme des Sessels sind gepolstert.—The arms of the armchair are padded.
3.a branch or fork of a river, route, or organization(figurative, geography)
a.a division of a river
Der nördliche Arm des Flusses ist schiffbar.—The northern branch of the river is navigable.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Arm | die Arme |
| Genitive | des Arms | der Arme |
| Dative | dem Arm | den Armen |
| Accusative | den Arm | die Arme |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Arm" mean in English?
- "Arm" means arm (body part), arm (of an object, e.g. chair), or branch (of river, organization). 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.
