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German Vocabulary → Health and Body → Body Parts

As a German language teacher, I know how challenging it can be for beginners to learn a new language, but understanding basic vocabulary related to health and the human body is essential. In this lesson, we will focus on learning German vocabulary related to body parts and how to talk about injuries and symptoms.

German Vocabulary for Body Parts

Learning the names of body parts in German can be a bit of a challenge, especially since most of the words are gendered. So, make sure to remember the articles that go with each word. Here are some of the most common body parts and their gendered articles:

German	Pronunciation	English
der Arm	dehr arm	arm
das Bein	dahs bine	leg
der Bauch	dehr bauch	stomach
das Gehirn	dahs geh-eer-n	brain
die Hand	dee hahnt	hand
das Herz	dahs hertz	heart
der Kopf	dehr kohpf	head
die Leber	dee lay-ber	liver
der Mund	dehr mund	mouth
das Ohr	dahs oh-r	ear
das Auge	dahs ow-geh	eye
die Nase	dee nah-seh	nose
der Rücken	dehr ruck-en	back
die Schulter	dee shuhl-ter	shoulder
die Zunge	dee tsoong-geh	tongue

It's important to note that there are many compound words that can be used to describe body parts that you may not have expected. For instance, a hat in German is "Der Hut", but an ear hat is "Der Ohrenschützer." Watch out for these tricky compound words, as they may go beyond simply describing body parts.

Talking About Injuries and Symptoms

Here are some useful vocabulary words and phrases to help you talk about injuries and symptoms in German:

• Ich habe Kopfschmerzen. (I have a headache.)
• Ich habe einen gebrochenen Arm. (I have a broken arm.)
• Ich brauche eine Krücke. (I need crutches.)
• Ich bin erkältet. (I have a cold.)
• Ich habe ein Schnupfen. (I have a runny nose.)
• Ich habe Halsschmerzen. (I have a sore throat.)

It's important to note that when talking about injuries and illnesses, you should always use the verb "haben" (meaning "to have"). For instance, in English, you might say "I am cold," but in German, it would be "Ich habe kalt."

Conclusion

Learning body parts vocabulary and how to talk about injuries and symptoms is essential for beginners. Don't be afraid to practice with a language exchange partner or tutor, as repetition and practice are key to retaining information. We hope that this lesson has been helpful in your journey to learn German!

Sources

• Naming The Parts Of The Body In German
• Ultimate List of Body Parts in German: From Your Head to Your Toes ...
• Body Parts in German: 102 Top Words From Head to Foot

Table of Contents - German Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Sentence Structures

• Subject and Verb
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Greetings and Introduction

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Definite and Indefinite Articles

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• Cases: Nominative and Accusative

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Numbers, Dates and Time

• Numbers 1-100
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• Telling Time

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Verbs and Conjugation

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Family and Friends

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Prepositions

• Using Prepositions
• Two-Way Prepositions

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Food and Drinks

• Food and Meals
• Drinks and Beverages

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Germany and German-Speaking Countries

• Geography and Landmarks
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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
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Travel and Transportation

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Modal Verbs

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Music and Entertainment

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Adjectives

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Health and Body

• Talking About Health
• Body Parts

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Time and Temporal Prepositions

• Using Time Expressions
• Temporal Prepositions

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