Arm in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Arm | die Arme |
| Accusative | den Arm | die Arme |
| Dative | dem Arm | den Armen |
| Genitive | des Arms | der Arme |
Arm in use
- A1
Mein Arm tut weh.
My arm hurts.
- A1
Sie hat sich den Arm gebrochen.
She's broken her arm.
German uses 'den', not 'her'
- A2
Er trägt das Baby auf dem Arm.
He's carrying the baby in his arms.
Phrases
- jemanden in den Arm nehmento give someone a hug
Good to know
- Don't mix it up with the adjective 'arm' (poor).
- Body parts often take 'den / die / das', not 'mein': Ich wasche mir die Hände.
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Arm in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Arm?
It's der Arm. Arm is masculine, and the plural is die Arme.
What does Arm mean?
Arm means arm in English.
What is the plural of Arm?
The plural is die Arme. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).