die Achsel
/ˈaksəl/ noun · feminine C2- armpit, axilla (cavity under the shoulder) · Er rasiert sich die Achseln. He shaves his armpits.· Er hat Haarstoppeln in den Achseln. He has stubbles of hair in his armpits.
- shoulder; shoulder joint (see usage notes below) · Er zuckte mit den Achseln. He shrugged his shoulders.· Er hat Haarstoppeln unter den Achseln. He has stubbles of hair under his arms.
Genitive der Achsel · Plural die Achseln
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Achsel | die Achseln |
| Accusative | die Achsel | die Achseln |
| Dative | der Achsel | den Achseln |
| Genitive | der Achsel | der Achseln |
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