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Knacken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Knacken" is used as verb with the meaning of "crack", "break" or "force open".
Essential properties of "knacken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: knacken
- Simple past: knackte
- Participle: geknackt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "knacken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Break or force something (e.g., lock, code)"
- Definition: "To break or force something, such as a lock or code."
- Translation(s): crack, break, force open
- Synonym(s): aufbrechen, aufknacken
- Antonym(s): verschließen
- Related word(s): Schloss, Code
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat den Tresor geknackt.
- Sie versuchen, den Code zu knacken.
- Der Dieb konnte die Tür knacken.
2.) "Make a dry, crisp, or cracking sound"
- Definition: "To make a dry or crisp sound, as when something breaks or creaks."
- Translation(s): crackle, snap, pop, creak
- Synonym(s): knirschen, krachen
- Related word(s): Geräusch, Klang
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Holz knackt im Feuer.
- Die Äste knacken unter dem Gewicht des Schnees.
- Meine Gelenke knacken, wenn ich aufstehe.
3.) "Overcome a difficult challenge or problem"
- Definition: "To overcome a difficult challenge or problem."
- Translation(s): crack, solve, overcome, master
- Synonym(s): bewältigen, lösen
- Related word(s): Herausforderung, Problem
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat das schwierige Rätsel geknackt.
- Sie konnte den schwierigen Test knacken.
- Wir müssen den Markt knacken, um erfolgreich zu sein.