der Knochen
Translation
bone
Examples
Der Hund nagt an einem Knochen.
The dog is gnawing on a bone.
Ich habe mir den Arm gebrochen.
I have broken my arm.
Das ist ein Knochenjob.
That's a back-breaking job.
Grammar Patterns
to break ((one's)) ((sth.)) ((j-m)) ((et4)) brechen I have broken my arm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gebein (bones, remains); Antonyms: Fleisch (flesh)
Etymology
From Old High German 'knohho', meaning 'joint'. Related to the English word 'knuckle'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dog 'knocking' on a 'Knochen' (bone) with its teeth.