biceps
der Bizeps, die Bizepse
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biceps
The large, two-headed muscle on the front of the upper arm that is mainly responsible for bending the elbow. Colloquially, it is often seen as a symbol of muscular strength.
Durch das regelmäßige Hanteltraining hat er einen deutlich sichtbaren Bizeps entwickelt.
Through regular dumbbell training, he has developed a clearly visible biceps.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bizepse |
| genitive | des Bizeps |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bizeps | die Bizepse |
| accusative | den Bizeps | die Bizepse |
| dative | dem Bizeps | den Bizepsen |
| genitive | des Bizeps des Bizepses | der Bizepse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Bizeps' (biceps) comes from Latin. The prefix 'bi-' means 'two', because the muscle consists of two parts or 'heads'.
Im Biologieunterricht haben wir gelernt, warum der Bizeps so heißt.
In biology class, we learned why the biceps is called that.
In everyday language, 'Bizeps' (biceps) is often used with the verbs 'anspannen' (to flex), 'trainieren' (to train), or 'zeigen' (to show). You can also have a 'starken' (strong) or 'dicken' (thick) biceps.
Spann mal deinen Bizeps an!
Flex your biceps!
Although you have two arms, the word 'Bizeps' (biceps) is often used colloquially in the singular, even when both muscles are meant.
Zeig mal deinen Bizeps, du hast ja gut trainiert!
Show me your biceps—you've really been training!
