Italian · Body & Health
"Knee" in Italian: ginocchio
il ginocchio
Knee in Italian is il ginocchio (jee-NOK-kyoh), masculine. The plural is often le ginocchia. Say mi fa male il ginocchio for my knee hurts.
After a hike
Mi fa male il ginocchio destro.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ginocchio
Say it
jee-NOK-kyoh
/dʒiˈnɔk.kjo/
jee-NOK-kyoh. Soft g before i, then NYOK-like middle. Stress on NOK.
"Knee" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il ginocchio | the knee Body part, singular. | Body part, singular. |
| le ginocchia | the knees Common plural form. | Common plural form. |
| in ginocchio | on one's knees Kneeling position. | Kneeling position. |
| ginocchiiera | knee brace Sports and physio. | Sports and physio. |
How to use ginocchio in real life
- 1After a hike
Mi fa male il ginocchio destro.
My right knee hurts.
Mi fa male + body part.
- 2At physio
Devo piegare il ginocchio piano piano.
I have to bend the knee slowly.
Piegare il ginocchio.
- 3Watching football
Si è fatto male a un ginocchio in scivolata.
He hurt a knee in a slide tackle.
Farsi male a + body part.
Mistakes English speakers make with ginocchio
Incorrect: La ginocchio mi fa male.
Correct: Il ginocchio mi fa male.
Ginocchio is masculine: il ginocchio.
Incorrect: Ho due ginocchio doloranti.
Correct: Ho le ginocchia doloranti.
Plural is usually le ginocchia.
Good to know
Italian football commentary is full of ginocchio injuries, and pharmacies stock ginocchiere for runners. In church art, figures in ginocchio signal prayer or pleading.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a clumsy fall in the park
ChatPal
Ti sei fatto male al ginocchio?
Did you hurt your knee?
You
Un po'. Il ginocchio sinistro brucia.
A bit. The left knee is stinging.
ChatPal
Metti ghiaccio sul ginocchio per dieci minuti.
Put ice on the knee for ten minutes.
You
Ok. Se il ginocchio gonfia, vado dal medico.
Ok. If the knee swells, I'll see a doctor.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knee" in Italian
What gender is ginocchio?
Masculine: il ginocchio.
How do you say knees?
Often le ginocchia.
How do I say my knee hurts?
Mi fa male il ginocchio.
What is in ginocchio?
On one's knees—kneeling.
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