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ausrenken

to dislocate a joint

verb OWS-reng-ken Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Ausrenken means to dislocate a joint — sich den Arm ausrenken = to dislocate one's arm. Often used hyperbolically: sich fast den Hals ausrenken = to crane one's neck, almost dislocating it.

Examples

"Er riss sich so ungeschickt herum, dass er sich fast die Schulter ausrenkte."

Natural Translation

He twisted around so clumsily that he almost dislocated his shoulder.

Literal Translation

He pulled himself so clumsily around that he almost the shoulder dislocated.

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