Kugelgelenk
The English phrase 'ball joint' is translated into German as Kugelgelenk.
A ball joint refers to a mechanical joint that allows a connecting rod to pivot in multiple directions.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Kugelgelenk is a compound of Kugel (ball) and Gelenk (joint).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Kugelgelenk is Kugelgelenke.
Did you know?
- In German anatomy, the hip and shoulder are both called Kugelgelenke because they are biological ball and socket joints.
- In German, the word Kugel is used for everything from a ball bearing to a scoop of ice cream and a bullet.
- Because Gelenk means both a mechanical and biological joint, a German speaker can describe a stiff machine part using the same adjective used for a stiff limb.
Examples in context
- Ich brauche ein neues Kugelgelenk für die Maschine.I need a new ball joint for the machine.
- Das Kugelgelenk ist defekt.The ball joint is defective.
- Wir müssen das Kugelgelenk austauschen.We need to replace the ball joint.
- Das Kugelgelenk ermöglicht die Bewegung.The ball joint allows the movement.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are in a garage looking at a car.
- MaximilianJulia, schau dir das Kugelgelenk an.Julia, look at the ball joint.
- JuliaEs sieht sehr rostig aus.It looks very rusty.
- MaximilianIch glaube, das Kugelgelenk muss neu.I think the ball joint needs to be new.
- JuliaDann müssen wir es sofort reparieren.Then we must repair it immediately.
