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How do you say "cufflink" in German?
der Manschettenknöpf
In German, "cufflink" is der Manschettenknöpf.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'mahn-SHET-en-knurpf', stress on the second syllable, with a rounded umlaut u at the end.
Grammar notes
der Manschettenknöpf is masculine. Plural: der Manschettenknöpfe.
Example sentence
Er befestigte einen silbernen Manschettenknopf an seinem Ärmel.
He fastened a silver cufflink to his sleeve.
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How to remember der Manschettenknöpf
Der Manschettenknopf combines Manschette (cuff) with Knopf (button) - a cufflink is literally a 'cuff button'.
Related words
- raincoat der Regenmantel
- swimsuit der Badeanzug
- pajamas die Schlafanzüge
- robe der Umhang
- apron die Schürze
- brooch die Brosche
- anklet das Fußkettchen
- cotton die Baumwolle
- silk die Seide
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Questions about der Manschettenknöpf
How do you say "cufflink" in German?
In German, "cufflink" is der Manschettenknöpf. It is a noun.
Is der Manschettenknöpf masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Manschettenknöpf is masculine. Plural: der Manschettenknöpfe.
How is der Manschettenknöpf used in a sentence?
Use der Manschettenknöpf as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er befestigte einen silbernen Manschettenknopf an seinem Ärmel. (He fastened a silver cufflink to his sleeve.).
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