das Gesäß
Translation
buttocks, bottom, rear, backside
Examples
Er fiel auf sein Gesäß.
He fell on his bottom.
Die Spritze wird ins Gesäß gegeben.
The injection is given in the buttock.
Grammar Patterns
((on+acc.)) onto sth. He fell on his bottom. Er fiel auf sein Gesäß.
((in+acc.)) into sth. The injection is given in the buttock. Die Spritze wird ins Gesäß gegeben.
Similar Words
Hintern, Po (colloquial)
Etymology
From Old High German 'gisāzi' (seat), related to 'sitzen' (to sit). The prefix 'Ge-' often denotes a collective.
Memory Tips
Think of the body part you 'sitzen' (sit) on. It's a more formal or medical term.