German Vocabulary: Parts of the Arm and Hand (Der Arm und die Hand)

Updated: 2026-10-26
German Vocabulary: Parts of the Arm and Hand (Der Arm und die Hand)

This vocabulary guide introduces German words for the arm, hand, fingers and nails. Each entry includes the article, singular and plural forms, plus a practical example sentence.

Parts of the arm and hand in German

Practical steps for learning

  1. Read each German word aloud together with its article.
  2. Practise the singular and plural forms separately.
  3. Repeat the example sentences and replace the body part with another vocabulary item.
  4. Review the list regularly until you can identify each term without checking the English translation.

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