NOUN

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

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 (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.

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