Bänderriss

torn ligament; ligament rupture

noun BEN-der-ris Rare

Usage Note

Bänderriss describes a complete rupture of a ligament, commonly at the ankle. Learners meet it frequently in sports news. Distinguish from Bänderzerrung (ligament strain) — a less severe stretch injury. Plural: Bänderrisse.

Examples

"Beim Umknicken erlitt sie einen Bänderriss im Knöchel."

Natural Translation

When she twisted her ankle she suffered a torn ligament.

Literal Translation

When twisting she suffered a ligament-tear in the ankle.

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