der Wickel
compress
A wrap or bandage placed around a body part, usually to treat pain or inflammation.
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin empfahl ihm einen warmen Wickel für das schmerzende Knie.
The doctor recommended a warm compress for his painful knee.
der Wickel
compress
der Wickel, die Wickel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Wickel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wickel |
| genitive | des Wickels |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wickel | die Wickel |
| accusative | den Wickel | die Wickel |
| dative | dem Wickel | den Wickeln |
| genitive | des Wickels | der Wickel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wickeln |
| genitive | der Wickel |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Wickel | die Wickeln |
| accusative | die Wickel | die Wickeln |
| dative | der Wickel | den Wickeln |
| genitive | der Wickel | der Wickeln |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Wickel' belongs to the word family of 'wickeln' (to wrap) and originally refers to something wrapped around a body part. This connection helps identify its body-related meaning.
EXAMPLE
Für den Wickel nahm sie ein langes Baumwolltuch.
She used a long cotton cloth for the compress.
Typical collocations
In its medical meaning, 'Wickel' often appears with information about temperature or with body parts. Typical expressions include 'einen warmen Wickel machen' (to apply a warm compress), 'einen Wickel anlegen' (to apply a compress), and 'ein Wickel um das Knie' (a compress around the knee).
EXAMPLE
Die Mutter legte ihrem Sohn einen kühlen Wickel um die Stirn.
The mother placed a cool compress around her son's forehead.
Treatment context
This meaning is especially common in conversations about home remedies, caregiving, and naturopathic treatment. The verb 'anlegen' (to apply) or a reference to a part of the body often indicates the medical usage.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Spaziergang bekam sie einen Wickel um den geschwollenen Knöchel.
After the long walk, she was given a compress around her swollen ankle.
In real life
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