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How do you say "wrist" in German?
das Handgelenk
In German, "wrist" is das Handgelenk.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'HAHNT-geh-lenk', stress on the first syllable, where 'Hand' means hand and 'Gelenk' means joint.
Grammar notes
das Handgelenk is neuter. Plural: das Handgelenke.
Example sentence
Er trug eine Uhr am Handgelenk.
He wore a watch on his wrist.
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How to remember das Handgelenk
This breaks down into 'Hand' (hand) and 'Gelenk' (joint), literally 'hand joint', a very logical name for the wrist.
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Questions about das Handgelenk
How do you say "wrist" in German?
In German, "wrist" is das Handgelenk. It is a noun.
Is das Handgelenk masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Handgelenk is neuter. Plural: das Handgelenke.
How is das Handgelenk used in a sentence?
Use das Handgelenk as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er trug eine Uhr am Handgelenk. (He wore a watch on his wrist.).
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