Knüpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Knüpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to establish", "to form" or "to forge".

Essential properties of "knüpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: knüpfen
  • Simple past: knüpfte
  • Participle: geknüpft

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "knüpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To establish connections or relationships"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er möchte neue Freundschaften knüpfen.He wants to make new friends.
  2. Wir sollten Kontakte knüpfen, um erfolgreich zu sein.We should establish contacts to be successful.
  3. Sie hat es geschafft, viele Netzwerke zu knüpfen.She managed to build many networks.

2.) "To physically tie or join (e.g., knots)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er kann sehr gut Knoten knüpfen.He can tie knots very well.
  2. Sie knüpft die Enden des Seils zusammen.She ties the ends of the rope together.
  3. Er hat das Paket mit einer Schnur geknüpft.He tied the package with a string.
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