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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
verb
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
niederknien
verb
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

What does "kneel" mean?

  1. 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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