German · Body & Health
"Ankle" in German: Knöchel
der Knöchel
Ankle in German is der Knöchel, a masculine noun. The plural is die Knöchel. For a twist, people say Ich habe mir den Knöchel umgeknickt.
After a run
Mein Knöchel tut nach dem Joggen weh.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Knöchel
Say it
KNUR-khel
/ˈknœçl̩/
KNUR-khel. Ö like e in her with rounded lips. Soft ch after k.
"Ankle" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Knöchel | ankle Default body word. | Default body word. |
| die Knöchel | ankles Plural same form. | Plural same form. |
| Knöchelschmerz | ankle pain At the doctor. | At the doctor. |
| umgeknickt | twisted / sprained With den Knöchel. | With den Knöchel. |
How to use Knöchel in real life
- 1After a run
Mein Knöchel tut nach dem Joggen weh.
My ankle hurts after jogging.
Mein Knöchel + weh tun.
- 2At urgent care
Ich habe mir den Knöchel umgeknickt.
I twisted my ankle.
Common injury phrase.
- 3Choosing shoes
Diese Stiefel stützen den Knöchel gut.
These boots support the ankle well.
Den Knöchel as object.
Mistakes English speakers make with Knöchel
Incorrect: die Knöchel (singular)
Correct: der Knöchel
Singular is masculine der Knöchel; plural looks the same.
Incorrect: mein Fußgelenk tut weh (only)
Correct: Mein Knöchel tut weh.
Knöchel is the everyday ankle word; Fußgelenk is more clinical.
Good to know
Germans often say Knöchel for the joint you twist on ice or hiking trails. Pharmacies stock tape and cooling gels; saying Knöchelschmerz gets you help fast without medical jargon.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking an injury after football
ChatPal
Was ist passiert mit deinem Fuß?
What happened to your foot?
You
Der Knöchel ist dick und warm.
The ankle is swollen and warm.
ChatPal
Können wir den Knöchel kühlen?
Can we ice the ankle?
You
Ja, bitte. Der Knöchel schmerzt beim Gehen.
Yes, please. The ankle hurts when walking.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ankle" in German
How do you say ankle in German?
Der Knöchel.
What is the plural?
Die Knöchel — same form, different article.
How do you say I twisted my ankle?
Ich habe mir den Knöchel umgeknickt.
Knöchel or Fußgelenk?
Knöchel is everyday; Fußgelenk sounds more medical.
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