Gelenk
/ɡəˈlɛŋk/neuter
The German word for joint is Gelenk.
Gelenk refers to a part of the body where bones meet. It is also used in a mechanical context to describe a mechanical joint or coupling. If you are referring to an informal term for a cannabis-related joint, the English word Joint is used in German.
Meaning: part of the body where bones join (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Gelenk is a neuter noun. The plural form is die Gelenke and the genitive singular form is des Gelenks.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡəˈlɛŋk/
Did you know?
- The word Gelenk is a cognate with the language Hunsrik, which is a variety of German spoken primarily in Brazil.
Examples in context
- Das Knie ist das größte Gelenk des Körpers.The knee is the body's largest joint.This sentence illustrates the use of Gelenk when discussing the knee.Tatoeba #2531318 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #681256 by Source_VOA
- Der Ellbogen ist das Gelenk zwischen Oberarm und Unterarm.The elbow is the joint between the arm and forearm.This sentence demonstrates how to use Gelenk to describe the elbow's position.Tatoeba #481846 by Espi, translation #707464 by papabear
- Der Ellenbogen ist das Gelenk zwischen Oberarm und Unterarm.The elbow is the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm.This sentence provides an alternative way to describe the elbow using Gelenk.Tatoeba #1205596 by Sudajaengi, translation #1205972 by dermberg
- Das KniegelenkThe knee joint
- Das EllenbogengelenkThe elbow joint
- Das HüftgelenkThe hip joint
- Hast du Lust, einen Joint zu rauchen?Do you feel like smoking a joint?
- Er hat gestern einen selbstgedrehten Joint geraucht.He smoked a self-rolled joint yesterday.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia tells Maximilian about a pain in her finger.
- JuliaMein Finger tut weh.My finger hurts.
- MaximilianIst es das Gelenk, das wehtut?Is it the joint that hurts?
- JuliaJa, genau an diesem Gelenk.Yes, exactly at this joint.
- MaximilianDann solltest du zum Arzt gehen.Then you should go to the doctor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joint” translations and entries Gelenk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gelenk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
