Kneels Meaning in English
word · lemma: kneel
ˈniɫ
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nˈiːlz
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Definição
To lower yourself so that your knees are on the ground, often as a sign of respect, prayer, or while doing something at a low level.
Uso & Nuances
Mostly used in formal, religious, or respectful contexts, such as 'kneels to pray.' The phrase 'gets down on one knee' is common in marriage proposals. Not generally used for sitting casually on the floor.
Spanish: arrodillarsePortuguese (BR): ajoelhar-sePortuguese (PT): ajoelhar-seChinese (Simplified): 跪下Chinese (Traditional): 跪下Hindi: घुटनों के बल बैठनाArabic: يركعBengali: হাঁটে (নতজানু হয়) - হাঁটু গেড়ে বসেRussian: встает на колениJapanese: ひざまずくVietnamese: quỳ xuốngKorean: 무릎을 꿇다Turkish: diz çöküyorUrdu: گھٹنوں کے بل بیٹھتا ہےIndonesian: berlutut
Frases de Exemplo
He kneels to tie his shoes.
basic
She kneels during the prayer at church.
basic
The child kneels to play with his toy on the floor.
basic
He usually kneels to propose marriage.
natural
She kneels beside the garden to pull out weeds.
natural
As the music starts, everyone kneels in silence.
natural