German Conversation · Level 186
30 words
German word
Elle
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɛlə/
Meaning
- feminine nounulna
Example
Die Röntgenaufnahme zeigt eine gebrochene Elle.
The X-ray shows a fractured ulna.
More examples
Die offene Fraktur der Elle musste operativ versorgt werden.
The open fracture of the ulna had to be treated surgically.
Core concept
The little-finger-side forearm bone forms one straight link between the wrist and elbow, while an ell measures roughly along that same body length.
Common phrases
offene Fraktur der Elle
open fracture of the ulna
Fraktur der Elle
fracture of the ulna
Similar words
Speiche: The forearm bone beside the thumb, extending from wrist to elbow.
Unterarm: The section of the arm located between the wrist and elbow.
Ellenbogen: The arm joint connecting the forearm with the upper arm.
Ulna: The anatomical Latin term for the bone on the little-finger side of the forearm.
Definition in German
Knochen des Unterarms auf der Kleinfingerseite, der zusammen mit der Speiche (Radius) den Unterarm bildet.
Word origin
The inherited Germanic noun Elle developed from Old High German elina and is related to English ell, which also became a traditional length-unit name.
Usage tips
- English ell is mainly a historical length unit, so it is not the usual modern English name for this bone.
Other meanings
- ellnoun
Related words
- Ellenbogenelbownoun
- Ellenbogengelenkelbow jointnoun