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wrist in German

wrist in German is Handgelenk, Handwurzel — wrist means the joint connecting the hand to the forearm.

wrist in German

Handgelenk
noun
(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
Handwurzel
noun
(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

What does "wrist" mean?

  1. noun The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
    "She sprained her wrist falling off her bike."
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wrist in a sentence

  • She sprained her wrist falling off her bike.

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What is "wrist" in German?

"wrist" in German is Handgelenk, Handwurzel. wrist means: The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.

How do you use "wrist" in a sentence?

Example: "She sprained her wrist falling off her bike." In German, "wrist" is Handgelenk, Handwurzel.

Are there other ways to say "wrist" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "wrist": Handgelenk, Handwurzel.

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