Kneel down Meaning in English
expression · lemma: kneel
ˈniɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
NEEL DOWN
nˈiːl/ /dˈaʊn
NEEL DOWN
Definition
To put one or both knees on the ground, often as a sign of respect, prayer, or to reach something lower.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in religious, formal, or respectful contexts. More commonly "kneel" is used, but 'kneel down' emphasizes the action. Do not use in casual contexts for sitting; it's for special occasions or respectful gestures.
Spanish: arrodillarsePortuguese (BR): ajoelhar-sePortuguese (PT): ajoelhar-seChinese (Simplified): 跪下Chinese (Traditional): 跪下Hindi: घुटनों के बल बैठनाArabic: يركعBengali: হাঁটু গেড়ে বসা - দুই হাঁটুতে নুয়ে পড়াRussian: встать на колениJapanese: ひざまずくVietnamese: quỳ xuốngKorean: 무릎을 꿇다Turkish: diz çökmekUrdu: گھٹنے ٹیکناIndonesian: berlutut
Example Sentences
Please kneel down when you pray in church.
basic
He had to kneel down to tie his shoe.
basic
The children knelt down to look at the small flowers.
basic
She asked him to kneel down before proposing.
natural
Some cultures kneel down to show respect to elders.
natural
My dog always kneels down when it wants a treat.
natural