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knee in Finnish

knee in Finnish is polvi, etupolvi, polvistuminen — knee means the joint in the middle of the leg where the thigh bone meets the shin, allowing the leg to bend.

knee in Finnish

polvi
noun
(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
etupolvi
noun
(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
polvi
noun
polvistuminen
noun
(archaic) An act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.
polvistua
verb
(reflexive) To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.

What does "knee" mean?

  1. noun The joint in the middle of the leg where the thigh bone meets the shin, allowing the leg to bend.
    "He scraped his knee falling off his bike."
  2. verb To hit or push someone with the knee.
    "He kneed the punching bag as hard as he could."
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knee in a sentence

  • He scraped his knee falling off his bike.
  • She knelt down on one knee to tie her shoelace.
  • He kneed the punching bag as hard as he could.

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What is "knee" in Finnish?

"knee" in Finnish is polvi, etupolvi, polvistuminen. knee means: The joint in the middle of the leg where the thigh bone meets the shin, allowing the leg to bend.

How do you use "knee" in a sentence?

Example: "He scraped his knee falling off his bike." In Finnish, "knee" is polvi, etupolvi, polvistuminen.

Are there other ways to say "knee" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "knee": polvi, etupolvi, polvistuminen, polvistua.

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