Usage Note
aufknöpfen means to undo the buttons of a garment. Separable: er knöpft auf, hat aufgeknöpft. The opposite is zuknöpfen (to button up). Distinct from aufmachen which is more general.
Examples
"Er knöpfte sein Hemd auf, als er nach Hause kam."
Natural Translation
He unbuttoned his shirt when he got home.
Literal Translation
He un-buttoned his shirt as he came home.
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