German Word · Intermediate
Kniefall
genuflection, kneeling
Pronunciation: say Kniefall
Meaning
genuflection, kneeling
Example
Thomas Gitzel, quoted in Der Spiegel, 6 July 2015
Alexis Tsipras's government will head to Brussels with their heads held high and make new demands there. But the Eurogroup will not bow down before Athens.
Practice tips
- Practice Kniefall out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.