knüpfen
Translation
to tie, to knot, to establish, to link
Examples
Sie knüpft einen Knoten ins Seil.
She ties a knot in the rope.
Er knüpft neue Kontakte auf der Messe.
He establishes new contacts at the trade fair.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to tie sth. She ties a knot.
((contacts)) ((with sb.)) to establish contacts with sb. He establishes contacts with new customers.
Similar Words
binden (to bind), verbinden (to connect); Antonyms: lösen (to loosen), trennen (to separate)
Etymology
Related to 'Knoten' (knot). The action of making a knot.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'knitting' threads together to 'knüpfen' (tie) a knot or establish a connection.