der Beckenrand
pool edge
The edge of a swimming pool, where you can stand, sit, or hold on.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Schwimmen setzte sie sich an den Beckenrand.
After swimming, she sat down at the pool edge.
der Beckenrand
pool edge / pelvic rim
der Beckenrand, die Beckenränder
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Meanings
der Beckenrand
pelvic rim
The edge of the bony pelvis in the human body, primarily used as a term in anatomy and medicine.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt untersuchte den Beckenrand auf mögliche Verletzungen.
The doctor examined the pelvic rim for possible injuries.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Beckenrand, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beckenränder |
| genitive | des Beckenrands |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Beckenrand | die Beckenränder |
| accusative | den Beckenrand | die Beckenränder |
| dative | dem Beckenrand | den Beckenrändern |
| genitive | des Beckenrands des Beckenrandes | der Beckenränder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Beckenrand' (pool edge / pelvic rim) is made up of 'Becken' (pool / pelvis) and 'Rand' (edge / rim). The head noun 'Rand' (edge / rim) refers to the outer boundary of a 'Becken' (pool / pelvis); the context indicates which kind is meant.
EXAMPLE
Am Beckenrand standen mehrere Kinder und warteten auf ihren Schwimmkurs.
Several children stood at the pool edge, waiting for their swimming lesson.
Prepositions
When referring to a swimming pool, 'Beckenrand' (pool edge) is often used with 'an': location is expressed with 'am Beckenrand' (at the pool edge), while movement toward it is expressed with 'an den Beckenrand' (to the pool edge).
EXAMPLE
Der Rettungsschwimmer lief schnell an den Beckenrand.
The lifeguard ran quickly to the pool edge.
Nach der Pause saßen alle wieder am Beckenrand.
After the break, everyone was sitting at the pool edge again.
Context clue
You can recognize the anatomical meaning from medical and anatomical words, such as 'knöchern' (bony), 'Verletzung' (injury), or 'Untersuchung' (examination). If the context involves swimming or a swimming pool, 'Beckenrand' (pool edge) refers to the edge of the pool.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Röntgenbild war eine kleine Verletzung am knöchernen Beckenrand zu sehen.
A minor injury to the bony pelvic rim was visible on the X-ray.
In real life
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