verrenken

twist; wrench; dislocate

verb fer-RENG-ken Rare

Also means

sprain

Usage Note

verrenken used reflexively (sich den Arm/Knöchel verrenken) means to twist a joint badly, potentially dislocating or spraining it. Colloquially sich für jemanden verrenken means to bend over backwards for someone.

Examples

"Beim Volleyball hat sie sich den Finger verrenkt."

Natural Translation

She twisted her finger playing volleyball.

Literal Translation

At-the volleyball has she herself the finger dislocated.

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