Knauf

German

Etymology

From Middle High German knouf, from Old High German knouf, from Proto-Germanic *knaupaz, one of several kn- words related to *knuttô (“knot”).

Cognate with Dutch knoop. Also related with German Knopf, Dutch knop and further with German Knubbel, Dutch knobbel, English knob.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /knaʊ̯f/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -aʊ̯f

Noun

Knauf m (strong, 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 [masculine, strong]
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 rare, see notes.

Derived terms

Further reading

  • “Knauf” in Duden online
  • “Knauf” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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