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der Knöchel

ankle

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derder Knöchelm
Meaning of der Knöchel

joint between the leg and foot

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German/der ˈknøːkl̩/
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ankle
der Knöchel - ankle
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der Knöchel belongs to the topic "Limbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Knöchel脚踝
der Kopf
das Gesicht
Nase鼻子
Mund嘴巴
Lippe嘴唇
Zahn牙齿

der Knöchel synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between der Knöchel / Fußknöchel / Knöchelgelenk / Sprunggelenk / Fuß / Bein

F
🇩🇪German
Fußknöchel

Common, clear everyday word for the ankle; emphasizes the area at the foot.

A2Often
K
🇩🇪German
Knöchelgelenk

More precise anatomical term for the ankle joint; sounds slightly technical.

A2Often
S
🇩🇪German
Sprunggelenk

Standard medical term for the ankle joint; the most precise anatomical term.

A2Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
Fuß

Refers to the whole foot, not the ankle; a broader term.

A2Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
Bein

General word for the leg; covers the whole limb and does not mean the ankle specifically.

A2Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
Gelenk

Very general word for any joint; does not name the ankle specifically.

A2Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
Gelenk zwischen Fuß und Unterschenkel

A long descriptive phrase; it precisely explains which joint is meant.

A2Rarely
F
🇩🇪German
Fußgelenk

A common everyday word for the ankle joint; a bit broader and less technical than 'Sprunggelenk'.

A2Often
F
🇩🇪German
Fußwurzel

Refers to the tarsal bones/area of the midfoot, not the ankle; anatomically a different part.

A2Rarely

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How to pronounce der Knöchel and what this word means

der Knöchel means ankle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Knöchel

/der ˈknøːkl̩/

der Knöchel translation

ankle

der Knöchel transcription

/der ˈknøːkl̩/

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der Knöchel meaning: what does it mean?

Gelenk zwischen Bein und Fuß

der Knöchel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

der Knöchel is pronounced as /der ˈknøːkl̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is der Knöchel part of Limbs vocabulary?

Yes, der Knöchel (ankle) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is der Knöchel part of Body vocabulary?

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