In German
Handgelenk
Meaning: wrist
Example sentences
SieträgteineUhramHandgelenk.
She wears a watch on her wrist.
MeinHandgelenktutweh.
My wrist hurts.
ErhatsichdasHandgelenkverletzt.
He hurt his wrist.
Grammar note
“Das Handgelenk” is neuter with a regular plural: “die Handgelenke”. It's a compound of “Hand” (hand) and “Gelenk” (joint) — literally “hand-joint”.
Common mistake
Don't say “der Handgelenk” — compounds take the gender of the last part, “Gelenk”, which is neuter: “das Handgelenk”.
Quick check
Which word means “wrist”?
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What does “Handgelenk” literally mean?
“Hand-joint” — a compound of “Hand” and “Gelenk” (joint).
What's the plural of “Handgelenk”?
“Die Handgelenke”.