NOUN
Schulter/ˈʃʊltɐ/shoulder
Schulter is a German noun that means shoulder. It is pronounced /ˈʃʊltɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schultern".
Definitions
1.the part of the body between the neck and the arm(anatomy)
a.the shoulder as a body part
Ich habe mir die Schulter verletzt.—I injured my shoulder.
2.area of burden or responsibility(metaphorical)
a.figurative use to denote carrying a responsibility
Er trägt viel Verantwortung auf seinen Schultern.—He carries a lot of responsibility on his shoulders.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schulter | die Schultern |
| Genitive | der Schulter | der Schultern |
| Dative | der Schulter | den Schultern |
| Accusative | die Schulter | die Schultern |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schulter" mean in English?
- "Schulter" means shoulder. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schulter"?
- "Schulter" is pronounced /ˈʃʊltɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schulter" der, die, or das?
- "Schulter" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schulter"?
- The plural of "Schulter" is "Schultern".
- What part of speech is "Schulter"?
- "Schulter" is a noun in German.
