noun
die Wade, -n
calf
The German word "Wade" is a noun that means "calf" (the back part of the lower leg). It is used to refer to the muscle and area between the knee and the ankle.
Similar words in German include "Unterschenkel" (lower leg) and "Bein" (leg).
Differences:
- "Unterschenkel" refers to the entire lower leg from knee to ankle, including both the shin and the calf.
- "Bein" is a broader term that refers to the entire leg from hip to foot.
"Wade" is specifically focused on the muscle and area at the back of this section.
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Examples
Katja fasst sich an die Wade und zieht die Stirn zusammen.noun
Katja grabs her calf and furrows her brow.
Tom hat eine Narbe an seiner Wade.noun
Tom has a scar on his calf.
Nach dem Lauf schmerzten beide Waden.noun
Both calves hurt after the run.
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