die Hüfte, -n
hip
The German word "Hüfte" is a noun meaning "hip". It refers to the part of the body on each side of the pelvis, between the waist and the thigh.
- It is not a compound word, so no smaller parts to analyze.
- Related words:
- Becken (pelvis) – larger bone structure that includes the hip
- Oberschenkel (thigh) – body part adjacent to the hip
- Gelenk (joint) – hip is a type of joint
Difference:
"Hüfte" specifically indicates the outer, external part of the hip region, while "Becken" refers to the entire pelvic bone structure. "Gelenk" is a more general term for any joint, not just the hip.
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Examples
Seine Hüfte schmerzt beim Gehen.noun
His hip hurts when walking.
Die Hüfte ist ein wichtiger Teil des Körpers.noun
The hip is an important part of the body.
Die Sportlerin bewegt ihre schmalen Hüften rhythmisch.noun
The athlete moves her narrow hips rhythmically.
Der Gürtel sitzt locker an seiner Hüfte.noun
The belt sits loosely on his hip.
Die Hose ist an der Hüfte zu eng.noun
The pants are too tight at the hip.
Gestern hatte er starke Schmerzen in der Hüfte.noun
Yesterday he had severe pain in his hip.
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