Beckenknochen
The English phrase pelvic bone is translated into German as Beckenknochen.
What does it mean word for word?
Beckenknochen is a compound noun made of Becken (pelvis) and Knochen (bone).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria and certain parts of southern Germany, people may use the word Hüfte instead of Becken when referring to the pelvis informally.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and takes the definite article der.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Becken is also used to describe a swimming pool, or Schwimmbecken. This uses the same root word for 'basin' regardless of whether the container is made of bone or concrete.
- The word Becken originally referred to a basin or a large bowl. This describes the anatomical shape of the pelvis as a vessel that supports the internal organs.
- The word Knochen is a linguistic relative of the English word 'bone'. Both descend from a common Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'bone'.
Examples in context
- Der Chirurg untersuchte das Becken des Patienten.The surgeon examined the patient's pelvic bone.
- Der Beckenknochen ist bei diesem Skelett gebrochen.The pelvic bone is broken in this skeleton.
- Ein Riss im Beckenknochen kann sehr schmerzhaft sein.A crack in the pelvic bone can be very painful.
- Der Arzt untersuchte den Beckenknochen genau.The doctor examined the pelvic bone closely.
Example conversation
Maximilian is at the doctor's office with Laura.
- MaximilianWo genau haben Sie Schmerzen, Maximilian?Where exactly do you have pain, Maximilian?
- LauraIch glaube, mein Beckenknochen ist verletzt.I think my pelvic bone is injured.
- MaximilianWir müssen das röntgen lassen.We need to have that X-rayed.
- LauraDanke, Laura, ich folge Ihnen jetzt.Thank you, Laura, I will follow you now.
