der Oberschenkel
Translation
thigh, upper leg
Examples
Mein rechter Oberschenkel tut weh.
My right thigh hurts.
Er hat starke Oberschenkel vom Radfahren.
He has strong thighs from cycling.
Grammar Patterns
((the thigh)) ((as subject)) the thigh as a subject Mein Oberschenkel ist verletzt.
((to have sth.)) ((on the thigh)) to have something on the thigh Er hat eine Narbe am Oberschenkel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: -; Antonyms: Unterschenkel (lower leg)
Etymology
From 'ober-' (upper) + 'Schenkel' (leg/thigh). It literally means 'upper leg'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'ober' means 'over' or 'upper'. This is the upper part of your leg, above the knee.