German · Body & Health
"Knee" in German: Knie
das Knie
Knee in German is das Knie, a neuter noun. The plural is usually die Knie, and Knieschmerzen are knee pains.
After sport
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How to pronounce Knie
Say it
KNEE-uh
/kniː/
KNEE-uh. Both k and n are sounded. Final -e is a soft uh when spoken carefully.
"Knee" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Knie | knee Body part. | Body part. |
| die Knie | knees Common plural. | Common plural. |
| der Knieschmerz | knee pain Sports or doctor talk. | Sports or doctor talk. |
| auf die Knie | onto one's knees Physical position. | Physical position. |
How to use Knie in real life
- 1After sport
Mein Knie tut nach dem Lauf weh.
My knee hurts after the run.
Mein Knie is nominative neuter.
- 2At the doctor
Können Sie das Knie bitte beugen?
Can you bend the knee, please?
Das Knie as object stays neuter.
- 3Gardening
Ich gehe kurz auf die Knie.
I'm briefly going onto my knees.
Auf die Knie is a set phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with Knie
Incorrect: der Knie
Correct: das Knie
Knie is neuter: das Knie.
Incorrect: die Knien (as default plural)
Correct: die Knie
Everyday plural is die Knie; Knien appears after some prepositions.
Good to know
Sports physios talk a lot about das Knie, and cyclists often mention Knieschoner when spring training starts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a hike
ChatPal
Geht's deinem Knie besser?
Is your knee doing better?
You
Ein bisschen. Das Knie ist noch steif.
A bit. The knee is still stiff.
ChatPal
Dann machen wir eine Pause fürs Knie.
Then we'll take a break for the knee.
You
Danke. Morgen schone ich das Knie.
Thanks. Tomorrow I'll rest the knee.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knee" in German
What gender is Knie?
Neuter: das Knie.
What is the plural?
Usually die Knie.
How do you say my knee hurts?
Mein Knie tut weh.
How do you say on your knees?
Auf den Knien or auf die Knie.
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