das Gelenk

Plural: die Gelenke
Based on: ge-, lenken
Noun
1.

the joint

(In the biological sense, not the fun joint.)
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Examples
  • Mit zunehmendem Alter werden die Gelenke oft steifer.
  • With increasing age, the joints often become stiffer.

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Word of the Day – “lenken”

A fun look at the meaning of "lenken", the difference to "steuern" and how that relates to the German word for "to distract".

Vocab: lenken, der Lenker, ablenken, das Gelenk, das Lenkrad

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How many meanings does the German word 'Gelenk' have?

Gelenk has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the joint.

What is the gender of 'Gelenk'?

das

What is the plural of 'Gelenk'?

die Gelenke

What is 'Gelenk' related to?

The word 'Gelenk' is related to ge- and lenken.

Where can I learn more about 'Gelenk'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Gelenk':

Word of the Day – “lenken”
A fun look at the meaning of "lenken", the difference to "steuern" and how that relates to the German word for "to distract".
Vocab: lenken, der Lenker, ablenken, das Gelenk, das Lenkrad
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