German · Body & Health
"Wrist" in German: Handgelenk
das Handgelenk
Wrist in German is das Handgelenk. Say Mein Handgelenk tut weh after a fall. A watch sits am Handgelenk.
After a fall
Mein Handgelenk ist dick geschwollen.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Handgelenk
Say it
HANT-guh-lenk
/ˈhantɡəˌlɛŋk/
HANT-guh-lenk. Clear Hand + Gelenk. Neuter: das Handgelenk.
"Wrist" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Handgelenk | wrist Body part. | Body part. |
| am Handgelenk | on the wrist Watch location. | Watch location. |
| Handgelenkschmerzen | wrist pain Symptom talk. | Symptom talk. |
| Handgelenkbandage | wrist bandage Sports/medical. | Sports/medical. |
How to use Handgelenk in real life
- 1After a fall
Mein Handgelenk ist dick geschwollen.
My wrist is badly swollen.
Mein Handgelenk.
- 2Putting on a watch
Die Uhr sitzt locker am Handgelenk.
The watch sits loosely on the wrist.
Am Handgelenk.
- 3Physio advice
Bewege das Handgelenk vorsichtig im Kreis.
Move the wrist carefully in a circle.
Das Handgelenk.
Mistakes English speakers make with Handgelenk
Incorrect: der Handgelenk
Correct: das Handgelenk
Handgelenk is neuter.
Incorrect: die Wrist
Correct: das Handgelenk
Use Handgelenk, not English wrist.
Good to know
Handgelenk is a transparent compound: Hand + Gelenk (joint). Sports clinics hear Handgelenkschmerzen often from racket sports and bike falls.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a bike slip
ChatPal
Tut das Handgelenk weh?
Does the wrist hurt?
You
Ja, das Handgelenk knackt etwas.
Yes, the wrist cracks a bit.
ChatPal
Kühlen wir das Handgelenk?
Shall we ice the wrist?
You
Bitte. Das Handgelenk braucht Ruhe.
Please. The wrist needs rest.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wrist" in German
Gender?
Neuter: das Handgelenk.
On the wrist?
Am Handgelenk.
Wrist pain?
Handgelenkschmerzen.
Plural?
Die Handgelenke.
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