Handwurzel

dieNoun

wrist (anatomical)

English translations

  1. 01

    carpal bones

  2. 02

    wrist

Word details

German meaning
Der Teil des Handgelenks, der aus mehreren kleinen Knochen besteht.
English meaning
Carpus
Synonym
Karpus
German example
Bei dem Sturz hat er sich die Handwurzel gebrochen.
English example
He broke his carpus in the fall.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Handwurzel
Plural Form
die Handwurzeln

Example sentences with “Handwurzel”

  1. Er hat Schmerzen in der Handwurzel. (He has pain in his wrist.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Handwurzel' the same as 'Handgelenk'?

'Handwurzel' refers specifically to the carpal bones (the wrist bones), while 'Handgelenk' refers to the wrist joint itself.