Der Muskel
Example: Regelmäßiges Training stärkt den Muskel und verbessert die Leistung.
Definition
"Der Muskel" refers to a tissue in the body that contracts to produce movement and maintain posture. It is essential for physical activities and strength, as seen in the example phrase: regular training strengthens the muscle and improves performance.
Etymology
The word "der Muskel" comes from the Latin word 'musculus,' meaning 'little mouse.' This amusing origin is thought to refer to the shape and movement of muscles under the skin, which early observers likened to a mouse moving.
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"Der Muskel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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