das Skelett
Translation
skeleton, framework
Examples
Im Museum sahen wir ein Dinosaurierskelett.
We saw a dinosaur skeleton in the museum.
Das Skelett gibt dem Körper Halt.
The skeleton supports the body.
Grammar Patterns
the skeleton of sth. The museum has the skeleton of a dinosaur.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gerippe, Knochengerüst
Etymology
From Greek 'skeletós' (dried up). It's an international word, very similar to English.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'skeleton'. Just remember the German article 'das'.