Cool MateMeaning of Ankle
the joint connecting the foot to the leg; the narrow part of the leg just above the ankle joint
In simple words: The part of your body just above your foot.
Ankle in a sentence
- to **sprain/break/twist your ankle**
- She suffered a serious **ankle injury** in training.
- to have a broken/twisted/fractured/sprained ankle
- **ankle boots** *(= that cover the ankle)*
- We found ourselves **ankle-deep** in water *(= the water came up to our ankles)*.
- My ankles have swollen.
- The injury required surgery on his right ankle.
- He will wear an electronic **ankle bracelet**, which allows police to track him.
- I had a broken ankle.
- She has long legs and slender ankles.
How to use Ankle
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly discussed in health or sports-related situations. Avoid using in overly technical medical contexts unless specifically addressing anatomy.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'ankle' as 'ankle deep' in water to help remember the location.
Related words
Synonyms for Ankle
- joint
- pivot
- hinge
Common mistakes with Ankle
- Confused with 'angle', leading to incorrect spelling.
- Incorrectly pluralized as 'ankles' in contexts where singular is needed.
- Used to describe injury without specifying type (e.g., 'twist your ankle' instead of 'twist your ankle joint').
Ankle appears in
Ankle in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الكاحل
الجزء من جسمك الذي يقع فوق قدمك مباشرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গোড়ালির গাঁট
তোমার পায়ের ঠিক উপরের অংশ।
- GermanDeutsch
Knöchel
Der Teil deines Körpers knapp über deinem Fuß.
- SpanishEspañol
Tobillo
La parte de tu cuerpo justo encima de tu pie.
- Persianفارسی
مچ پا
قسمتی از بدنت که بالای پات قرار داره.
- FrenchFrançais
Cheville
La partie de ton corps juste au-dessus de ton pied.
- Hindiहिन्दी
टखना
आपके पैर के ठीक ऊपर का हिस्सा।
- ItalianItaliano
Caviglia
La parte del tuo corpo appena sopra il piede.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tornozelo
A parte do seu corpo logo acima do pé.
- RussianРусский
Лодыжка, щиколотка
Часть тела чуть выше стопы.
- Urduاردو
ٹخنہ
آپ کے پیر کے بالکل اوپر جسم کا حصہ۔
- Chinese中文
脚踝
你身体上脚上方的部分。
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Frequently asked questions about Ankle
What does Ankle mean?
The part of your body just above your foot.
What is the definition of Ankle?
the joint connecting the foot to the leg; the narrow part of the leg just above the ankle joint
How do you use Ankle in a sentence?
to **sprain/break/twist your ankle**
Can you give another example of Ankle?
She suffered a serious **ankle injury** in training.
What are synonyms for Ankle?
Common alternatives include joint, pivot, hinge.
What words go with Ankle?
It commonly pairs with bad, broken, injured, break, fracture, hurt, injury, sprain, bone.
What are common mistakes when using Ankle?
Confused with 'angle', leading to incorrect spelling. Incorrectly pluralized as 'ankles' in contexts where singular is needed. Used to describe injury without specifying type (e.g., 'twist your ankle' instead of 'twist your ankle joint').
How do you pronounce Ankle?
US: /["/ˈæŋkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈæŋkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ankle?
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly discussed in health or sports-related situations. Avoid using in overly technical medical contexts unless specifically addressing anatomy.
What CEFR level is Ankle?
"Ankle" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.