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How do you say "button" in German?
der Knopf
In German, "button" is der Knopf.
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Pronunciation
K-NOPF. Stress on the second syllable. The 'kn' sounds like just 'n'.
Grammar notes
Der Knopf is masculine. The plural is die Knöpfe.
Example sentence
Der Knopf ist abgefallen.
The button has fallen off.
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How to remember der Knopf
Knopf is related to Knospe (bud). Buttons are small round things that stick out, like buds on a plant.
Related words
- belt der Gürtel
- collar der Kragen
- dress das Kleid
- shirt das Oberhemd
- pocket die Tasche
- sleeve der Ärmel
- suit der Anzug
- pants die Hose
- zipper der Reißverschluss
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Questions about der Knopf
How do you say "button" in German?
In German, "button" is der Knopf. It is a noun.
Is der Knopf masculine or feminine?
Der Knopf is masculine. The plural is die Knöpfe.
How is der Knopf used in a sentence?
Use der Knopf as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Knopf ist abgefallen. (The button has fallen off.).
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