English–German

“knot” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈknoːtn̩/

Example

Ich mache einen Knoten in das Seil.

I tie a knot in the rope.

Illustration for Knoten (knot)

How to say “knot” in German

“Knot” in German is Knoten.

One gathered section interrupts a line or strand by bunching its material into a firm central point.

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

Example sentences with Knoten

Ich bekam einen Knoten im Hals, als ich die Nachricht hörte.

I got a lump in my throat when I heard the news.

Tips for using Knoten

  • The common action phrases are einen Knoten binden for tying a knot and einen Knoten lösen for undoing one.

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