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Fußgelenk

ankle

noun FOOS-ge-lenk Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Fußgelenk is the standard anatomical and everyday term for the ankle joint. It is a compound of Fuß (foot) and Gelenk (joint). Common in sports injury contexts: Er hat sich das Fußgelenk verstaucht.

Examples

"Das Fußgelenk war nach dem Sturz angeschwollen."

Natural Translation

The ankle was swollen after the fall.

Literal Translation

The ankle was swollen after the fall.

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