Meaning 1neutral; anatomy · 82%
A place in the body where two bones connect and movement is possible.
Natural examples
Nach dem Lauf schmerzte mein Kniegelenk.
My knee joint hurt after the run.
Bewegung hält die Gelenke oft geschmeidig.
Movement often keeps the joints flexible.
Der Arzt untersuchte das Gelenk an ihrer Hand.
The doctor examined the joint in her hand.
Usage note
Gelenk is neuter; its plural is Gelenke. Common compounds include Kniegelenk and Schultergelenk.
Mini-lesson: Gelenk
A place in the body where two bones connect and movement is possible. Gelenk is neuter; its plural is Gelenke. Common compounds include Kniegelenk and Schultergelenk.
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