NOUN
Knopf/knɔp͡f/button; knob
Knopf is a German noun that means button or knob. It is pronounced /knɔp͡f/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Knöpfe".
Definitions
1.small item used for fastening clothes or operating devices(object on clothing, device, etc.)
a.small round object to fasten clothing
An meiner Jacke fehlt ein Knopf.—My jacket is missing a button.
b.operating button or switch (on device)
Drück den roten Knopf, um das Gerät einzuschalten.—Press the red button to turn on the device.
2.head (informal, in children's speech)(child language, colloquial: head)
a.the head (as in body part, playful/child language)
Pass auf, dass du dir nicht den Knopf stößt!—Be careful not to bump your head!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Knopf | die Knöpfe |
| Genitive | des Knopfes | der Knöpfe |
| Dative | dem Knopf | den Knöpfen |
| Accusative | den Knopf | die Knöpfe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Knopf" mean in English?
- "Knopf" means button or knob. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Knopf"?
- "Knopf" is pronounced /knɔp͡f/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Knopf" der, die, or das?
- "Knopf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Knopf"?
- The plural of "Knopf" is "Knöpfe".
- What part of speech is "Knopf"?
- "Knopf" is a noun in German.
