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knee in German

knee in German is Knie, Kniefall, knien — knee means the joint in the middle of the leg where the thigh bone meets the shin, allowing the leg to bend.

knee in German

Knie
noun
Kniefall
noun
(archaic) An act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.
knien
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 German?

"knee" in German is Knie, Kniefall, knien. 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 German, "knee" is Knie, Kniefall, knien.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "knee": Knie, Kniefall, knien.

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