Body parts in German
Common German body vocabulary with English translations and native audio.
Body-part words (der Körper) come up constantly — at the doctor, when describing people, and in everyday expressions. Many have irregular plurals, so they're worth learning carefully.
| German | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Kopf | head | |
| Hand | hand | |
| Auge | eye | |
| Ohr | ear | |
| Nase | nose | |
| Mund | mouth | |
| Haar | hair | |
| Fuß | foot | |
| Arm | arm | |
| Bein | leg | |
| Herz | heart | |
| Finger | finger |
How to use these words
- •German usually uses the definite article, not a possessive, for body parts: “Mir tut der Kopf weh” (My head hurts).
- •Watch the irregular plurals: die Hand → die Hände, der Fuß → die Füße.
- •To name an ache, combine the part with -schmerzen: Kopfschmerzen (headache), Bauchschmerzen (stomach ache).
Example sentences
Mir tut der Kopf weh.
My head hurts.
Sie hat blaue Augen.
She has blue eyes.
Ich wasche meine Hände.
I wash my hands.
Frequently asked
- How do you say "head" in German?
- "head" is "Kopf" in German. You can hear it pronounced on this page.
- How many words does this Body parts in German page cover?
- This page lists 12 German words with English translations and native audio.
- Is the audio recorded by native speakers?
- Yes — most words use real native-speaker recordings, so you learn authentic German pronunciation.
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