kneel
beginnerA2/niːl/ · kne-el
to bend the knees and rest on them, typically in prayer or submission.
Meanings
to bend the knees and rest on them, typically in prayer or submission.
گھٹنے کو جھکانا اور ان پر رکنا، عام طور پر دعا یا عاجزی میں۔
گھٹنے ٹیکنا
ghutnay tekna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- kneel in prayer
- kneel before someone
- kneel down
Example Sentences
He decided to kneel in prayer at the temple.
اس نے مندر میں دعا کے لیے گھٹنے ٹیکنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne mandir mein dua ke liye ghutnay tekne ka faisla kiya.
The knight had to kneel before the king to show his loyalty.
سورما کو بادشاہ کے سامنے اپنی وفاداری ظاہر کرنے کے لیے گھٹنے ٹیکنے پڑے۔
Sorma ko badshah ke samne apni wafadari zahir karne ke liye ghutnay tekne paray.
She knelt down to pick up the fallen book.
وہ گری ہوئی کتاب اٹھانے کے لیے گھٹنے ٹیک گئی۔
Woh giray hui kitaab uthanay ke liye ghutnay tak gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think about kneeling down for something important, like to pray.
Imagine a person kneeling at an altar.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cnyllan" — to bend or to bow
First known use: before the 12th century
The word 'kneel' has its roots in Old English 'cnyllan,' which means to bend or bow down. Over time, it has retained its meaning in modern English.