Nomen

der Knöchel

ankle, knuckle

Ich habe mir den Knöchel verstaucht.

I've sprained my ankle.

Seine Knöchel wurden beim Zupacken weiß.

His knuckles turned white as he gripped.

the ankle/knuckle My ankle is swollen.

Synonyms: Gelenk (joint).

Diminutive of 'Knochen' (bone), meaning 'little bone'.

Think of the 'little bone' (Knochen + -el) that sticks out at your ankle or on your fist. This helps remember both meanings.

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