knacken
crack
Ein lautes, kurzes Geräusch machen oder etwas mit Kraft aufbrechen.
The German word "knacken" is a verb that means "to crack" or "to snap". It originally refers to the action of breaking or making a sharp, cracking noise, as in breaking something into pieces. It can also be used in a figurative sense, such as "knacken" a code or a problem, meaning to solve or break through a challenging situation.
Similar words in German include "brechen" (to break), "springen" (to burst), and "reräuschen" (to rustle).
The main distinction is that "knacken" implies a specific auditory element related to the act of breaking or opening, while "brechen" is more general and can describe any breaking action. "Springen" often denotes a more explosive type of break, and "rauschen" usually refers to noise rather than the act of breaking itself.
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Examples
Du kannst die Nüsse leicht knacken.verb
You can easily crack the nuts.
Er hat das Schloss geknackt.verb
He cracked the lock.
Er knackt die Nüsse mit den Händen.verb
He cracks the nuts with his hands.
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