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zuknöpfen

to button up

verb TSOO-knuep-fen Rare

Usage Note

zuknöpfen means to fasten the buttons of a garment; the opposite is aufknöpfen (to unbutton). Used for shirts, coats, and children's clothing: Knöpf deine Jacke zu! is a classic parental instruction.

Examples

"Knöpf die Jacke zu, es ist kalt draußen."

Natural Translation

Button up your jacket, it is cold outside.

Literal Translation

Button-up the jacket, it is cold outside.

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