Kneten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kneten" is used as verb with the meaning of "knead", "work (dough)" or "massage".

Essential properties of "kneten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: kneten
Simple past: knetete
Participle: geknetet

regulartransitive

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 "kneten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To knead or work dough"

Definition: "To knead or manipulate dough with the hands."
Translation(s): knead, work (dough)
Synonym(s): walken, massieren
Related word(s): Teig, Masse

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss den Teig noch kneten.I still need to knead the dough.
Sie knetet den Brotteig mit viel Geduld.She kneads the bread dough with a lot of patience.
Er knetet den Ton, um eine Skulptur zu formen.He kneads the clay to form a sculpture.

2.) "To massage or rub muscles"

Definition: "To massage or press the body to relax muscles."
Translation(s): massage, rub, knead (in a massage context)
Synonym(s): massieren, drücken
Related word(s): Massage, Entspannung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Masseur knetet meinen Rücken.The masseur massages my back.
Sie knetet seine Schultern, um die Verspannung zu lösen.She massages his shoulders to release the tension.
Er knetet ihre Füße nach einem langen Tag.He massages her feet after a long day.

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