die Muskeln
Translation
muscles
Examples
Er trainiert seine Muskeln im Fitnessstudio.
He trains his muscles at the gym.
Nach dem Sport hatte ich Schmerzen in den Muskeln.
After sports, I had pain in my muscles.
Grammar Patterns
to ((train/strengthen)) ((one's)) muscles He trains his muscles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Muskulatur (musculature); Related: Sehne (tendon)
Etymology
From Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', because the movement of a bicep was thought to resemble a mouse moving under the skin.
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English word 'muscle'. Just imagine flexing your 'Muskeln'.