Noun
das Gelenk
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈlɛŋk/
joint
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plural Gelenke
Meanings
Noun
- joint
Example sentence
Das Knie ist das größte Gelenk des Körpers.
The knee is the body's largest joint.
Word forms
singular
das Gelenk
plural
die Gelenke
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Gelenk
Accusativedas Gelenk
Dativedem Gelenk
Genitivedes Gelenks
Plural
Nominativedie Gelenke
Accusativedie Gelenke
Dativeden Gelenken
Genitiveder Gelenke
Usage
- ein bewegliches Gelenk — A movable joint.
- Gelenk / Knochen — The connection allowing movement versus a bone.
Am Modell konnte man die Bewegung des Gelenks genau erkennen.
On the model, you could see the joint's movement clearly.