Translation of Slovak word "koleno" to English
koleno
/koleno/
Meaning
NounIn humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
How to use
Neuter noun inflected according to the 'mesto' pattern (koleno, kolena, kolenu, kolenom; nominative plural 'kolená', genitive plural 'kolien' with diphthong -ie- insertion). Designates the human anatomical knee joint, animal stifle, or a bend/elbow in pipes and engineering ducts.
🇬🇧 English
knee
Example sentence
Bolí ma koleno.
My knee hurts
Udrel som si koleno.
I hit my knee
Your personal vocabulary
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- padnúť na kolená— to fall to one's knees / plead (idiom)
- bolesť v kolene— knee pain
- zraziť na kolená— to bring to one's knees / overpower (idiom)
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What does the Slovak word "koleno" mean?▼
The Slovak word "koleno" means "knee" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "koleno"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bolí ma koleno." (which translates as "My knee hurts").
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