kneel in German
kneel in German is knien, niederknien — kneel means to lower the body so that one or both knees rest on the ground.
kneel in German
knien
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
niederknien
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
What does "kneel" mean?
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verb To lower the body so that one or both knees rest on the ground.
"The knights knelt before the king to receive their titles."
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kneel in a sentence
- The knights knelt before the king to receive their titles.
- She knelt beside the bed to say her prayers.
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What is "kneel" in German?
"kneel" in German is knien, niederknien. kneel means: To lower the body so that one or both knees rest on the ground.
How do you use "kneel" in a sentence?
Example: "The knights knelt before the king to receive their titles." In German, "kneel" is knien, niederknien.
Are there other ways to say "kneel" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "kneel": knien, niederknien.
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