die Armlehne
armrest
The side part of a chair, armchair, or other seat that you can rest your arm on.
EXAMPLE
Sie legte ihren rechten Arm auf die Armlehne des Sessels.
She placed her right arm on the armrest of the armchair.
die Armlehne
armrest
die Armlehne, die Armlehnen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Armlehne, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Armlehnen |
| genitive | der Armlehne |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Armlehne | die Armlehnen |
| accusative | die Armlehne | die Armlehnen |
| dative | der Armlehne | den Armlehnen |
| genitive | der Armlehne | der Armlehnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Armlehne' (armrest) consists of 'Arm' (arm) and 'Lehne' (rest). The first part indicates which body part rests on it.
EXAMPLE
Der Sessel hat breite Armlehnen, auf denen beide Arme bequem liegen können.
The armchair has wide armrests that both arms can rest on comfortably.
Location and movement
When placing your arm on the armrest, use 'auf die Armlehne' (onto the armrest) with the accusative. When your arm is already resting there, use 'auf der Armlehne' (on the armrest) with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Der Fahrgast legte den Arm entspannt auf die Armlehne.
The passenger comfortably placed his arm on the armrest.
Sein Arm lag schon seit Stunden auf der Armlehne.
His arm had already been resting on the armrest for hours.
Typical collocations
Furniture descriptions often contain 'gepolsterte Armlehnen' (padded armrests), 'verstellbare Armlehnen' (adjustable armrests), and 'klappbare Armlehnen' (folding armrests). These phrases help you understand information about the comfort and features of a piece of seating furniture.
EXAMPLE
Für meinen Arbeitsplatz suche ich einen Bürostuhl mit verstellbaren Armlehnen.
For my workplace, I'm looking for an office chair with adjustable armrests.
In real life
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