English–German

“knock” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklɔpfən/

Example

Ich klopfe an die Tür.

I knock on the door.

Illustration for klopfen (knock)

How to say “knock” in German

“Knock” in German is klopfen.

A hand gives a light, repeated contact to a surface, often to make someone notice or open a door.

Full entry for klopfen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with klopfen

Am Fenster klopfte jemand leise.

Someone knocked softly at the window.

Tips for using klopfen

  • With a door, German normally uses an plus the accusative, as in 'an die Tür klopfen', rather than the English pattern 'knock on the door'.

“knock” in other languages