das Glied
Translation
limb, member, link (of a chain), penis
Examples
Der Arm ist ein Glied des Körpers.
The arm is a limb of the body.
Er ist ein wichtiges Glied der Gesellschaft.
He is an important member of society.
Die Kette besteht aus vielen Gliedern.
The chain consists of many links.
Grammar Patterns
das Glied the limb, member, link Each link of the chain is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gliedmaße (limb), Körperteil (body part), Extremität (extremity), Mitglied (member)
Etymology
From Old High German 'gilid' (joint, limb), related to 'Gelenk' (joint). The prefix 'ge-' often denotes a collective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Glied' as a part that is 'joined' to a larger whole, like a limb to a body or a link to a chain.