English–German
“establish” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈknʏpfən/
Example
Auf der Messe knüpfen wir viele Kontakte.
At the trade fair, we established many contacts.
How to say “establish” in German
“Establish” in German is knüpfen.
A thread is tied into a knot, and the same act creates a lasting link between people.
Example sentences with knüpfen
Beim Basteln knüpfen Kinder bunte Freundschaftsbänder.
While crafting, children tie colorful friendship bracelets.
Tips for using knüpfen
- German commonly uses knüpfen with Kontakte, Beziehungen, and Freundschaften, where English usually prefers make, build, or establish rather than tie.
Other German words for “establish”
Wir etablieren eine Marke.
We are establishing a brand.