das Gelenk
Translation
joint, hinge, link, articulation
Examples
Mein Kniegelenk tut weh.
My knee joint hurts.
Die Tür quietscht im Gelenk.
The door is squeaking at the hinge.
Grammar Patterns
das Gelenk the joint The joint connects two bones.
im Gelenk in the joint He has pain in the joint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbindung (connection), Scharnier (hinge)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'gilenki', connected to 'lenken' (to steer), indicating a part that enables bending or turning.
Memory Tips
A joint is like a 'link' that lets you 'lenken' (steer) your body parts.