Gelenk
joint
The German word 'Gelenk' translates to 'joint' in English. It is used to refer to a point where two or more parts of a structure, such as bones in the body or pipes in a system, are connected and can move in relation to each other. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a point of connection or transition between different elements.
Example sentences using: Gelenk
Mein Gelenk tut weh.
My joint hurts.
This sentence is straightforward and means that the speaker is experiencing pain in one or more of their joints.
Ich brauche eine Gelenkoperation.
I need joint surgery.
This sentence means that the speaker requires surgery on one or more of their joints, possibly due to an injury or ongoing health issue.
Das Gelenk ist eine wichtige Stelle im Körper.
The joint is an important spot in the body.
This statement indicates that the speaker is emphasizing the importance of joints in the physical structure and function of the body.