sprain
US /spreɪn/
UK /spreɪn/

1.
verstauchen
wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation.
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She fell and sprained her ankle.
Sie fiel und verstauchte sich den Knöchel.
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Be careful not to sprain your wrist during exercise.
Pass auf, dass du dir beim Sport nicht das Handgelenk verstauchst.