die Schulter
Translation
shoulder
Examples
Meine Schulter tut weh.
My shoulder hurts.
Er legte seine Hand auf meine Schulter.
He put his hand on my shoulder.
Grammar Patterns
to pat sb. on the shoulder He patted me on the shoulder.
to take sth. lightly Don't take the problem lightly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nacken (nape/neck); Antonyms: Fuß (foot)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'scultarra', it shares a common root with the English word 'shoulder'.
Memory Tips
Think of how a 'shoulder' helps you 'shoulder' responsibilities. The words are related.