Knoten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Knoten" is mainly used as noun meaning "knot", "tie" or "tangle". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Knoten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Knoten
  • Plural: die Knoten

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: knoten
  • Simple past: knotete
  • Participle: geknotet

See full conjugation of knoten

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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 "Knoten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A tie or fastening made by interlacing ropes or threads"

"Knoten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er machte einen Knoten in das Seil.He made a knot in the rope.
  2. Der Knoten war schwer zu lösen.The knot was hard to untie.
  3. Sie band einen Knoten in das Geschenkband.She tied a knot in the gift ribbon.

2.) "A point of congestion or intersection in traffic"

"Knoten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verkehr staute sich am Knoten.Traffic was backed up at the junction.
  2. Am Knoten kam es zu einem Unfall.There was an accident at the intersection.
  3. Der neue Knoten soll den Verkehr entlasten.The new junction is intended to relieve traffic.

3.) "A mass or lump in the body"

"Knoten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arzt entdeckte einen Knoten in der Brust.The doctor discovered a lump in the breast.
  2. Ein Knoten kann harmlos oder gefährlich sein.A lump can be harmless or dangerous.
  3. Der Knoten wurde operativ entfernt.The lump was surgically removed.

4.) "To fasten or secure with a knot"

"Knoten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er knotete die Enden des Seils zusammen.He knotted the ends of the rope together.
  2. Sie knotete das Band um das Geschenk.She tied the ribbon around the gift.
  3. Ich knotete meine Schnürsenkel fest.I tied my shoelaces tightly.
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