Krücke

crutch

noun KRUE-ke Rare

Usage Note

Krücke is a walking aid used when a leg or foot injury prevents normal walking. The standard type in Germany is the Unterarmgehstütze (forearm crutch) rather than the axillary (armpit) crutch. The plural Krücken is more common since they are usually used in pairs. Figuratively eine alte Krücke means a useless person or thing.

Examples

"Nach der Knieoperation musste er drei Wochen lang an Krücken laufen."

Natural Translation

After the knee operation he had to walk on crutches for three weeks.

Literal Translation

After the knee operation had to he three weeks long on crutches walk.

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