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knee

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/niː/ · knee

The joint in the middle of the leg that allows for bending.

Meanings

nounformal

The joint in the middle of the leg that allows for bending.

ٹانگ کے درمیان موجود جوڑ جو جھکنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

گھٹنا

ghutna

Synonyms

jointarticulationknee jointجوڑمفصلگھٹنے کا جوڑ

Antonyms

noneکوئی نہیں

Common Collocations

  • knee joint
  • knee pain
  • bend the knee

Example Sentences

He injured his knee while playing football.

اس نے فٹ بال کھیلتے ہوئے اپنے گھٹنے کو چوٹ لگائی۔

Us ne football khelte hue apne ghutne ko chot lagayi.

You should sit down on your knees when praying.

نماز پڑھتے وقت آپ کو اپنے گھٹنوں پر بیٹھنا چاہیے۔

Namaz parhtay waqt aap ko apne ghutnon par baithna chahiye.

Her knee was swollen after the fall.

گرنے کے بعد اس کا گھٹنا پھولا ہوا تھا۔

Gurne ke baad us ka ghutna phoola hua tha.

Easily Confused With

knit:Knee refers to the leg joint, while knit refers to making fabric with yarn.

Word Family

kneel
verbگھٹنے ٹیکنا
kneecap
nounگھٹنے کا ڈھکن
knees
nounگھٹنے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a knee bending as if asking for something.

Imagine someone kneeling down to propose.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گھٹنے ٹیکنا امید کی علامت ہے۔

Ghutne teekna umeed ki alamath hai.

Kneeling is a symbol of hope.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cneo" — the joint of the leg

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'knee' has retained its form with some phonetic changes through the Middle English period.