der Knöchel
ankle
joint between the leg and foot
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der Knöchel synonyms
What's the difference between der Knöchel / Fußknöchel / Knöchelgelenk / Sprunggelenk / Fuß / Bein
Common, clear everyday word for the ankle; emphasizes the area at the foot.
More precise anatomical term for the ankle joint; sounds slightly technical.
Standard medical term for the ankle joint; the most precise anatomical term.
Refers to the whole foot, not the ankle; a broader term.
General word for the leg; covers the whole limb and does not mean the ankle specifically.
Very general word for any joint; does not name the ankle specifically.
A long descriptive phrase; it precisely explains which joint is meant.
A common everyday word for the ankle joint; a bit broader and less technical than 'Sprunggelenk'.
Refers to the tarsal bones/area of the midfoot, not the ankle; anatomically a different part.
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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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