Ellenbogen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ellenbogen" is used as noun with the meaning of "elbow", "elbowing" or "pushiness".

Essential properties of "Ellenbogen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Ellenbogen
  • Plural: die Ellenbögen

Meanings of "Ellenbogen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The joint where the arm bends"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich am Ellenbogen verletzt.He injured his elbow.
  2. Der Ellenbogen ist ein wichtiges Gelenk.The elbow is an important joint.
  3. Sie stützte ihren Kopf auf den Ellenbogen.She rested her head on her elbow.

2.) "A selfish or competitive attitude to advance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In der Firma herrscht eine Ellenbogen-Mentalität.There is an elbowing mentality in the company.
  2. Er setzt seine Ellenbogen ein, um voranzukommen.He uses his elbows to get ahead.
  3. Mit Ellenbogen erreicht man nicht immer das Ziel.Using elbows doesn't always achieve the goal.
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