Schulter
shoulder
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃʊltɐ/
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Cultural Note
'Die kalte Schulter zeigen' (to show the cold shoulder) works the same as in English. 'Schulterklopfen' (shoulder-patting) is a gesture of encouragement or congratulation. Laying one's head on a partner's shoulder is a classic romantic gesture referenced in many German songs.
📝 Example Sentences
Leg deinen Kopf auf meine Schulter.
Lay your head on my shoulder.
Er hat breite Schultern.
He has broad shoulders.
Sie zuckte mit den Schultern.
She shrugged her shoulders.