In German
Ellbogen
Meaning: elbow
Example sentences
ErstütztsichaufdenEllbogen.
He props himself up on his elbow.
MeinEllbogentutweh.
My elbow hurts.
SiestößtmichmitdemEllbogenan.
She nudges me with her elbow.
Grammar note
“Der Ellbogen” is masculine, and its plural is identical to the singular: “die Ellbogen”, same pattern as “Finger”. The spelling “Ellenbogen” is also common and equally correct.
Common mistake
Don't worry about which spelling to use — both “Ellbogen” and “Ellenbogen” are correct and widely used.
Quick check
Which word means “elbow”?
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Is “Ellenbogen” also correct?
Yes — both “Ellbogen” and “Ellenbogen” are standard spellings for the same word.
What's the plural of “Ellbogen”?
The same word: “die Ellbogen” (only the article changes).