VERB
knüpfen/ˈknʏp͡fn̩/to knot; to tie; to establish (a connection)
knüpfen is a German verb that means to knot, to tie, or to establish (a connection). It is pronounced /ˈknʏp͡fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "knüpfte" and the past participle is "geknüpft".
Definitions
1.to join or anchor with knots (e.g. thread, rope)(manual activity)
a.to tie in a knot
Er knüpfte die Enden der Schnur zusammen.—He tied the ends of the string together.
2.to establish (contact, relationships, connections)(abstract)
a.to initiate or create a (social or business) connection
Sie konnte auf der Messe viele neue Kontakte knüpfen.—She was able to make many new contacts at the trade fair.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | knüpfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | knüpfe |
| Present (du) | knüpfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | knüpft |
| Preterite (ich) | knüpfte |
| Participle II | geknüpft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | knüpfte |
| Imperative (singular) | knüpfe |
| Imperative (plural) | knüpft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "knüpfen" mean in English?
- "knüpfen" means to knot, to tie, or to establish (a connection). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "knüpfen"?
- "knüpfen" is pronounced /ˈknʏp͡fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "knüpfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "knüpfen" is "geknüpft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "knüpfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "knüpfen" becomes "knüpfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "knüpfen"?
- "knüpfen" is a verb in German.
