ginocchia
The Italian phrase for "knees" is ginocchia.
ginocchia refers to the joints between the thighs and the lower legs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ginocchio. While the singular masculine form is ginocchio, the plural form ginocchia is an irregular feminine plural.
Did you know?
- The Italian expression mettersi in ginocchio is used not just for physical kneeling, but to describe a total surrender or a plea for mercy.
- The word ginocchio is used in Italian to describe the 'knee' or bend of a pipe or a hose, regardless of its orientation.
- While English says 'weak in the knees', Italians use sentire le gambe che tremano (feeling the legs shake) to describe the same feeling of nervousness or attraction.
Examples in context
- Si abbracciò le ginocchia.He hugged his knees.This sentence shows how to use ginocchia to describe hugging one's knees.Tatoeba #10058780 by Guybrush88, translation #7385311 by CH
- Si è abbracciata le ginocchia.She hugged her knees.This sentence shows how to use ginocchia to describe a female hugging her knees.Tatoeba #10058782 by Guybrush88, translation #7385312 by CH
- Aveva le ginocchia scorticate.His knees were flayed.This sentence shows how to use ginocchia to describe knees that have been flayed.Tatoeba #11566476 by Nuel, translation #11566475 by Nuel
- Marco ha male alle ginocchia dopo la partita di calcio.Marco has pain in his knees after the soccer match.
- Oggi ho pensato di rinforzare le articolazioni femorotibiali con alcuni esercizi.Today, I thought of strengthening my knee joints with some exercises.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are discussing their workout routine.
- SofiaMi fanno male le ginocchia dopo la corsa.My knees hurt after the run.
- FrancescoForse hai corso troppo velocemente, Sofia.Maybe you ran too fast, Sofia.
- SofiaSì, sento molta tensione alle ginocchia.Yes, I feel a lot of tension in my knees.
- FrancescoAllora riposati un po', Francesco consiglia il ghiaccio.Then rest a bit, Francesco recommends ice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
