knee
word
/ˈni/
nee
/nˈiː/
nee
Definition
The knee is the joint in the middle of your leg that connects the thigh to the lower leg and lets the leg bend.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'my knee', 'both knees'. Common combinations are 'hurt your knee', 'bend your knee', 'kneel', and 'knee pain'. Don't confuse 'knee' with 'leg' or 'elbow'.
Spanish: rodillaPortuguese (BR): joelhoPortuguese (PT): joelhoChinese (Simplified): 膝盖Chinese (Traditional): 膝蓋Hindi: घुटनाArabic: ركبةBengali: হাঁটুRussian: коленоJapanese: ひざVietnamese: đầu gốiKorean: 무릎Turkish: dizUrdu: گھٹناIndonesian: lutut
Example Sentences
My knee hurts when I walk.
basic
The baby has a small cut on her knee.
basic
Bend your knee slowly.
basic
I twisted my knee playing soccer, so I'm taking it easy today.
natural
My knee gets stiff if I sit too long.
natural
He dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him.
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