Arsch

German

Etymology

From Old High German ars, from Proto-Germanic *arsaz, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃érsos (“behind, arse”). Compare Dutch aars, English arse, Norwegian rass.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʔaʁʃ/ (standard)
IPA^(key): /ʔaːʃ/ (widespread, especially northern and central Germany)
Audio (file)

Noun

Arsch m (genitive Arsches or Arschs, plural Ärsche)

(vulgar) arse, posterior, buttocks

Usage notes

In formal settings, Arsch is vulgar and inappropriate; in informal settings (e.g. among friends or family) this is often not the case. Note, however, that Arsch may have a stronger sexual implication than some synonyms, which—in certain contexts—might make the word inappropriate even in very informal settings.

Declension

Declension of Arsch

	singular			plural
	indef.	def.	noun	def.	noun
nominative	ein	der	Arsch	die	Ärsche
genitive	eines	des	Arsches, Arschs	der	Ärsche
dative	einem	dem	Arsch, Arsche¹	den	Ärschen
accusative	einen	den	Arsch	die	Ärsche

¹Now uncommon, see notes

Synonyms

Gesäß (formal)
Hintern (slightly informal)
Po (slightly informal)
Popo (childish)

Derived terms

Further reading

Arsch in Duden online

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