Kneeling: meaning, definitions and examples
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kneeling
[ ˈniːlɪŋ ]
in worship
To be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by the knees, in worship or as a sign of respect.
Synonyms
bowing, genuflecting, prostrating
Examples of usage
- During the prayer service, the congregation was kneeling.
- She was kneeling in front of the altar.
Translations
Translations of the word "kneeling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ajoelhamento
🇮🇳 घुटनों के बल झुका हुआ (ghutnon ke bal jhuka hua)
🇩🇪 knieend
🇮🇩 berlutut
🇺🇦 сто́яння на колі́нах
🇵🇱 klęczenie
🇯🇵 ひざまずくこと (hizamazuku koto)
🇫🇷 agenouillement
🇪🇸 arrodillado
🇹🇷 diz çökme
🇰🇷 무릎 꿇기 (mureup kkulgi)
🇸🇦 ركوع (ruku')
🇨🇿 klečení
🇸🇰 kľačanie
🇨🇳 跪着 (guì zhe)
🇸🇮 klečanje
🇮🇸 krjúpandi
🇰🇿 тізерлеп отыру (tizerlep otyru)
🇬🇪 მუხლებზე დადგომა (mukhlebsze dadgoma)
🇦🇿 diz çökmək
🇲🇽 arrodillado
Word origin
The word 'kneeling' originates from the Old English word 'cneowlian', which means 'to kneel'. This action has been a symbol of respect, submission, and worship in various cultures and religions throughout history. Kneeling has been depicted in art, literature, and religious ceremonies as a gesture of humility and reverence.