🧠 Learn German Vocabulary: Der Körper – Your Body in German (A1)
🧠 Learn German Vocabulary: Der Körper – Your Body in German (A1)
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How do you say “head,” “hand,” or “stomach” in German? Whether you're at the doctor, doing sports, or just talking about how you feel, learning body vocabulary in German is essential — especially at the A1 level.
In this post, we’ll explore the most important German words for body parts, give you useful example sentences, and share practical phrases to help you communicate in everyday situations. Let’s get moving – mit Deutsch!
👉 Start the “Körper” vocabulary challenge now
🤸♀️ Why learn German body vocabulary?
The body is one of the first topics every language learner needs. Imagine being in Germany and feeling sick, but not knowing how to explain it. Awkward, right?
Here’s when Körpervokabular is super useful:
At the doctor’s office: "Mein Kopf tut weh!"
Talking about pain or health
During sport or physical activities
Describing yourself or others
💬 Have you ever had to describe a symptom in German? What was the hardest word to remember? Share your story in the comments!
🦴 What will you learn in this topic?
In the Körper vocabulary challenge, you’ll master essential A1 words for the human body. Here’s a sneak peek:
| German Word | English | Article | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Kopf | head | der | Ich habe Kopfschmerzen. |
| der Arm | arm | der | Er hat sich den Arm verletzt. |
| die Hand | hand | die | Gib mir deine Hand. |
| das Bein | leg | das | Mein Bein tut weh. |
| das Gesicht | face | das | Sie hat ein freundliches Gesicht. |
| der Bauch | stomach | der | Ich habe Bauchschmerzen. |
| der Rücken | back | der | Mein Rücken ist verspannt. |
| das Auge | eye | das | Ich habe etwas im Auge. |
| das Ohr | ear | das | Ich höre ein seltsames Geräusch. |
👉 Which of these words do you already know? Try using them in a sentence and post it in the comments!
🤕 Practical German phrases for body & health
Here are some real-life A1 phrases you’ll want to use:
Ich habe Kopfschmerzen. – I have a headache.
Mein Rücken tut weh. – My back hurts.
Ich bin krank. – I’m sick.
Wo tut es weh? – Where does it hurt?
Ich brauche einen Arzt. – I need a doctor.
📣 Which of these phrases do you think is the most useful? Let us know and we’ll include more real-life examples in the next post!
🧬 Bonus tip: Talk about your health and body
With this vocabulary, you can describe:
Your physical condition
Your symptoms
Your daily routine (Ich wasche mein Gesicht)
Body parts in sports, yoga, fitness
Even what you love about yourself 💪
💬 What part of the body is hardest for you to remember in German?
Write it in the comments and we’ll send you a personal mini-exercise!
🔗 More useful A1 topics to explore
Each link leads to a fun and easy interactive challenge that helps you build your vocabulary step by step.
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🧠 Ready to learn the German names for every part of your body?
👉 Click here to start the “Körper” vocabulary challenge!
Practice a few minutes every day, say the words out loud, and you’ll be surprised how fast you remember everything — vom Kopf bis zum Fuß!
🌟 Schritt für Schritt zur Sprachsicherheit!
Thanks for learning with us — we’re always here to support your journey.
Bleib neugierig & gesund,
Your Konnektoren Team
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