A body part such as an arm or leg, considered as a movable part of the body.
Natural examples
Bei der Untersuchung bewegte er alle Glieder seines Körpers.
During the exam, he moved all the limbs of his body.
Die Ärztin prüfte die Beweglichkeit aller Glieder des Körpers.
The doctor checked the mobility of all the body’s limbs.
Nach dem Dehnen fühlten sich ihre Glieder wieder locker an.
After stretching, her limbs felt loose again.
Usage note
Glied is neuter; its plural is Glieder. Everyday speech more often uses Arme and Beine. Glied can also mean the male sexual organ colloquially; Gliedmaße is clearer for limbs.
Mini-lesson: Glied
A body part such as an arm or leg, considered as a movable part of the body. Glied is neuter; its plural is Glieder. Everyday speech more often uses Arme and Beine. Glied can also mean the male sexual organ colloquially; Gliedmaße is clearer for limbs.
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