Body Parts in German

By Lachlan McRitchie

Updated July 6, 2026

The basic body parts in German are der Kopf (head), das Gesicht (face), die Hand (hand), and der Fuß (foot). Each noun has a gender, so it is worth learning the der, die, or das with the word.

GermanEnglish
der Kopfhead
das Gesichtface
das Augeeyeneuter; plural die Augen
die Nasenose
der Mundmouth
das Ohrear
die Handhand
der Armarm
das Beinleg
der Fußfootspelled with the eszett, ß
das Haarhair

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say eye in German?
Eye is das Auge, and it is neuter. Two eyes are die Augen. Several body parts are neuter, like das Ohr (ear) and das Bein (leg).

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