Knauf

German

Etymology

From Middle High German knouf, from Old High German knouf, from Proto-Germanic *knaupaz. Cognate with Dutch knoop. Also related with German Knopf, Dutch knop and further with German Knubbel, Dutch knobbel, English knob.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /knaʊ̯f/
  • Rhymes: -aʊ̯f

Noun

Knauf m (genitive Knaufes or Knaufs, plural Knäufe)

  1. knob, doorknob, stud

Usage notes
  • Though generally understood, the word is rare in some regions, including western Germany. Knopf or Türknopf is used instead.

Declension
Declension of Knauf
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Knauf die Knäufe
genitive eines des Knaufes,
Knaufs		 der Knäufe
dative einem dem Knauf,
Knaufe1		 den Knäufen
accusative einen den Knauf die Knäufe
1Now uncommon, see notes

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