die Elle
Translation
ell, ulna
Examples
Früher maß man Stoff in Ellen.
In the past, fabric was measured in ells.
Er hat sich die Elle gebrochen.
He broke his ulna.
Grammar Patterns
to measure ((sth.)) in ells to measure something in ells Früher maß man Stoff in Ellen.
to break one's ulna to break one's ulna Er hat sich die Elle gebrochen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (anatomy) ulna; (measure) cubit, yard
Etymology
From Old High German 'elina' (elbow, arm), originally a unit of length based on the forearm.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Elle' is inside the word 'Ellbogen' (elbow), helping you associate it with the ulna bone located near the elbow.