Verrenkung
dieNoundislocation; sprain; contortion
English translations
- 01
dislocation
- 02
sprain
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Verletzung, bei der ein Knochen aus seiner normalen Position in einem Gelenk gerät.
- English meaning
- An injury where a bone is displaced from its normal position in a joint.
- Synonym
- Luxation
- German example
- Beim Sport hat er sich eine Verrenkung des Knies zugezogen.
- English example
- He suffered a dislocation of the knee while playing sports.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Verrenkung
- Plural Form
- die Verrenkungen
Related words
- Ausrenkung
Dislocation
- renken
To reset (a bone or joint)
Example sentences with “Verrenkung”
Er erlitt eine Verrenkung des Knöchels. (He suffered a dislocation of the ankle.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Verrenkung used in medical contexts?
Yes, it refers to a joint displacement (dislocation).