das Knopf
noun · /knɔpf/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German knopf, from Old High German knopf, from Proto-Germanic *knuppaz (“lump, clod”). Cognate with Hunsrik Knopp, Luxembourgish Knapp, Dutch knoop.
Translation
-
button (fastener)
masculine, strong
Du brauchst nur den Knopf zu drücken.
You have only to touch the button.
Dein zweiter Knopf ist schon lose.
Your second button is coming off.
Drücken Sie im Notfall diesen Knopf.
In case of an emergency, push this button.
- button (mechanical device) masculine, strong
- stud, knob, e.g. a doorknob masculine, strong
- a simple knot Austria, masculine, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Knopf | Knöpfe |
| Accusative | Knopf | Knöpfe |
| Dative | Knopf | Knöpfen |
| Genitive | Knopfes | Knöpfe |