kneecap in Italian

kneecap in Italian is rotula, patella, azzoppare — kneecap means the small, flat, roughly round bone at the front of the knee joint; the patella.

kneecap in Italian

rotula

noun

(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

patella

noun

(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

azzoppare

verb

(transitive) To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.

gambizzare

verb

(transitive) To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.

What does "kneecap" mean?

noun The small, flat, roughly round bone at the front of the knee joint; the patella.
"The impact fractured his kneecap."
verb To deliberately cripple someone by shooting or injuring their knees, historically used as a punishment by paramilitary groups.
"Paramilitaries were known to kneecap informers as a warning to others."
verb To badly and unnecessarily damage a plan, project, or person's chances.
"The new tax rules effectively kneecapped small businesses before they could get started."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

kneecap in a sentence

The impact fractured his kneecap.
Paramilitaries were known to kneecap informers as a warning to others.
The new tax rules effectively kneecapped small businesses before they could get started.

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "kneecap" in Italian?

"kneecap" in Italian is rotula, patella, azzoppare. kneecap means: The small, flat, roughly round bone at the front of the knee joint; the patella.

How do you use "kneecap" in a sentence?

Example: "The impact fractured his kneecap." In Italian, "kneecap" is rotula, patella, azzoppare.

Are there other ways to say "kneecap" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "kneecap": rotula, patella, azzoppare, gambizzare.

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