Knipsen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Knipsen" is used as verb with the meaning of "snap", "take a picture" or "click".

Essential properties of "knipsen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: knipsen
  • Simple past: knipste
  • Participle: geknipst

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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 "knipsen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To take a photo informally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde das schöne Gebäude knipsen.I will snap a picture of the beautiful building.
  2. Er hat den Sonnenuntergang am Strand geknipst.He snapped the sunset on the beach.
  3. Sie knipst gerne Tiere in der Natur.She likes to snap pictures of animals in nature.

2.) "To cut or trim something small"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er knipst den Faden mit der Schere.He snips the thread with the scissors.
  2. Sie knipst die verwelkten Blüten ab.She snips off the withered blossoms.
  3. Ich knipse die losen Enden ab.I snip off the loose ends.

3.) "To operate a switch (on/off)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er knipst das Licht an.He switches the light on.
  2. Sie knipst den Fernseher aus.She switches the TV off.
  3. Ich knipse die Lampe ein.I switch the lamp on.
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