In German

Knie

Meaning: knee

Example sentences

  • MeinKnietutweh.

    My knee hurts.

  • ErknietaufeinemKnie.

    He kneels on one knee.

  • SiehatsichdasKnieverletzt.

    She hurt her knee.

Grammar note

“Das Knie” is neuter, and unusually, singular and plural look identical in writing: “das Knie” / “die Knie”. Only the article changes.

Common mistake

Don't add “-e” or any other ending for the plural — “Knie” stays the same; only “das” becomes “die”.

Quick check

Which word means “knee”?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the plural of “Knie”?

The same spelling: “die Knie” (only the article changes).

What gender is “Knie”?

Neuter: “das Knie”.