On bended knee Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbɛndɪd/ /ˈni
AWN BEN-did NEE
ˈɒn/ /bˈɛndɪd/ /nˈiː
ON BEN-did NEE
التعريف
To be "on bended knee" means to kneel down, usually to show deep respect or ask for something very important, like proposing marriage or begging for forgiveness.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This is a formal or poetic phrase, often used in romantic or dramatic contexts. Most commonly paired with 'propose' or 'beg.' Not used for ordinary requests. 'On bended knee' is more emotional than just 'kneeling.'
Spanish: de rodillas (de súplica) - arrodilladoPortuguese (BR): de joelhos (em súplica) - ajoelhadoPortuguese (PT): de joelhos (em súplica) - ajoelhadoChinese (Simplified): 跪着（请求时）Chinese (Traditional): 跪著（請求時）Hindi: घुटनों के बल (मिन्नत करते हुए)Arabic: راكعًا (من باب التوسل) - على ركبتيهBengali: হাতজোড়ে হাঁটু গেড়ে - বিনীতভাবে হাঁটু গেড়েRussian: на коленяхJapanese: ひざまずいてVietnamese: quỳ gối cầu xinKorean: 무릎을 꿇고Turkish: diz çökerekUrdu: گھٹنے ٹیک کرIndonesian: berlutut
جمل نموذجية
He asked her to marry him on bended knee.
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The child apologized on bended knee.
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He begged for a second chance on bended knee.
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She was on bended knee, hoping her boss would forgive her mistake.
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The team went on bended knee to ask for their coach's return.
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If you want a real apology, maybe he should come on bended knee.
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