schnüren
Translation
to lace, to tie up, to constrict
Examples
Er schnürte seine Schuhe.
He laced his shoes.
Sie schnürte das Paket fest zu.
She tied the parcel up tightly.
Die Angst schnürte ihm die Kehle zu.
Fear constricted his throat.
Grammar Patterns
to lace ((sth.)) Er schnürte seine Schuhe.
to tie up ((sth.)) Sie schnürte das Paket zu.
Similar Words
binden (to tie), festziehen (to tighten)
Etymology
Related to 'die Schnur' (the string, cord). The action of using a string.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Schnur' (cord) and the action you do with it: you 'schnüren' it.