Handgelenk
wrist
Meaning of Handgelenk
Stelle am Ende des Unterarms, an der man oft eine Uhr trägt
joint between the hand and forearm
Pronunciation
Handgelenk with English translation
Handgelenk usage examples
Das Handgelenk schmerzt beim Schreiben.
My wrist hurts when I write.
Die Uhr ist mir am Handgelenk zu eng.
The watch is too tight on my wrist.
Handgelenk synonyms
What's the difference between Handgelenk, Handwurzel, Handwurzelgelenk, Hand, Handrücken, Unterarm, and Arm
An anatomical term for the wrist area and the wrist bones. It sounds more technical than the everyday word.
A precise anatomical term for the wrist joint. It is used in medicine and biology rather than everyday speech.
Advanced: broader words
A very general word meaning the whole hand, not the wrist itself. Only in context can it partly refer to that area.
This means the back of the hand, not the wrist. It is related to the same area but names a different part.
The forearm is the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. It is a larger area than the wrist.
A very general word for the whole upper limb. It is much broader in meaning and includes the wrist, but does not specifically mean it.
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Handgelenk belongs to the topic "Limbs →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does Handgelenk mean?
joint between the hand and forearm
How do you pronounce Handgelenk?
Handgelenk is pronounced [ˈhantɡəˌlɛŋk].
How is Handgelenk used in a sentence?
My wrist hurts when I write. Translation: Das Handgelenk schmerzt beim Schreiben.
Is Handgelenk part of Limbs vocabulary?
Yes, Handgelenk (wrist) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Handgelenk part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, Handgelenk (wrist) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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