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Ellbogen

elbow

noun EL-boh-gen Less Common

Usage Note

Ellbogen is the elbow, also spelled Ellenbogen. Figuratively Ellbogen haben means to be pushy or ruthless in pursuing one's goals; the plural is unchanged.

Examples

"Er stützte den Ellbogen auf den Tisch."

Natural Translation

He propped his elbow on the table.

Literal Translation

He propped the elbow on the table.

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