NOUN
dasGelenk/ɡəˈlɛŋk/joint (anatomy); hinge; articulation
Gelenk is a German noun that means joint (anatomy), hinge, or articulation. It is pronounced /ɡəˈlɛŋk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gelenke".
Definitions
1.a movable connection between bones(anatomy)
a.body joint
Das Knie ist das größte Gelenk im menschlichen Körper.—The knee is the largest joint in the human body.
2.a movable connection between parts of a machine(technology/mechanics)
a.hinged joint in mechanics
Das Türblatt ist mit dem Rahmen durch ein Gelenk verbunden.—The door leaf is connected to the frame by a hinge joint.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gelenk | die Gelenke |
| Genitive | des Gelenkes | der Gelenke |
| Dative | dem Gelenk | den Gelenken |
| Accusative | das Gelenk | die Gelenke |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gelenk" mean in English?
- "Gelenk" means joint (anatomy), hinge, or articulation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gelenk"?
- "Gelenk" is pronounced /ɡəˈlɛŋk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gelenk" der, die, or das?
- "Gelenk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gelenk"?
- The plural of "Gelenk" is "Gelenke".
- What part of speech is "Gelenk"?
- "Gelenk" is a noun in German.
