A1 noun Neutral #978 más común

knee

/niː/

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

Ejemplos

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1

I fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.

I fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.

2

The patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.

The patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.

3

My knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.

My knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
knee
Verb
knee
Adjetivo
knee-high
Relacionado
kneecap
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'k' as a person kneeling down—it is there, but it makes no sound.

Quiz rápido

The soccer player had to leave the game because of a _____ injury.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: knee

Ejemplos

1

I fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.

everyday

I fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.

2

The patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.

formal

The patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.

3

My knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.

informal

My knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.

4

The knee is a hinge joint that connects the femur to the tibia.

academic

The knee is a hinge joint that connects the femur to the tibia.

5

We need to ensure the workspace has enough room for employees' knees under the desks.

business

We need to ensure the workspace has enough room for employees' knees under the desks.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
knee
Verb
knee
Adjetivo
knee-high
Relacionado
kneecap

Colocaciones comunes

sore knee sore knee
knee injury knee injury
bent knee bent knee
knee replacement knee replacement
on your knees on your knees

Frases Comunes

weak at the knees

feeling very emotional or nervous

knee-jerk reaction

an immediate and automatic response

on bended knee

kneeling as a sign of respect or to ask for something

Se confunde a menudo con

knee vs kneel

Knee is the noun for the body part, while kneel is the verb for the action of resting on one's knees.

knee vs nee

Nee is used to indicate a woman's maiden name, while knee is a body part.

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Notas de uso

The word 'knee' refers specifically to the physical joint. When used as a verb, it means to strike someone with the knee.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to pronounce the 'k' at the beginning, but it is a silent letter.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'k' as a person kneeling down—it is there, but it makes no sound.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old English word 'cneow', which is related to the German word 'Knie'.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural: knees
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, kneeling is a gesture used during prayer or to show deep respect to someone of higher status.

Quiz rápido

The soccer player had to leave the game because of a _____ injury.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: knee

Gramática relacionada

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