Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das Knie

Translation (Übersetzung) knee
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [kniː]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
A1 body part anatomy
Neuter noun; plural 'Knie' remains the same but with umlaut in some dialects (standard: die Knie).

Knie - German Nouns - Knie Meaning - Knie Translation - Knie Nouns Examples

Knie is a German Nouns

Learn Knie meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Knie is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Knie Examples (Beispiele) in English

Knie examples with English translations. See how to use Knie in sentences. Knie example sentences in English below.

Er hat sich am Knie verletzt.
He injured his knee.
Medical context.
Sie ging auf die Knie.
She knelt down.
Action of kneeling.
Das Kind fiel auf das Knie.
The child fell on its knee.
Accident.

Knie — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Knie — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Der Knie
    Das Knie
    Knie is neuter, not masculine.
  • Die Knieen
    Die Knie
    Plural is 'Knie', not 'Knieen'.

Knie Word Family - Knie Related Words - Knie Family Members

Knie Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Knie word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Knie family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Knie related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Kniegelenk)
Kniegelenk
Meaning: knee joint
Example: Das Kniegelenk ist komplex.
Noun
verb (knien)
knien
Meaning: to kneel
Example: Er kniete vor ihr.
Verb

Knie Usage - Knie Collocations - Knie Idioms - Knie Synonyms - Knie Antonyms

Knie Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Knie Collocations (Kollokationen)

Knie collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Knie word combinations and how to use Knie with other words naturally.

sich am Knie verletzen
to injure one's knee
High frequency
auf die Knie gehen
to kneel down
High frequency
weiche Knie haben
to have weak knees
Medium frequency

Knie Idioms (Redewendungen)

Knie idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Knie with meanings and explanations. Master Knie expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem in die Knie zwingen
to bring someone to their knees
To force someone to submit or surrender.
etwas übers Knie brechen
to rush something
To do something hastily without proper consideration.

Knie Synonyms (Synonyme)

Knie synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Knie and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Knie similar words and their usage.

Kniegelenk
Meaning: knee joint
High similarity

Knie Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Ellbogen
Meaning: elbow

Knie Semantically Related Words - Knie Contextually Related Words - Knie Thematically Related Words

Knie Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Knie semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Knie. Explore Knie related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Knie contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Bein Fuß Gelenk Kniescheibe

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