Kniff

See also: kniff

German

Etymology

18th century, from the verb kneifen, after Low German Kneep, from Middle Low German knēp (“trick”). Compare Dutch kneep.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /knɪf/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪf

Noun

Kniff m (strong, genitive Kniffes or Kniffs, plural Kniffe)

  1. crease
  2. trick

Declension

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Derived terms

Further reading
  • “Kniff” in Duden online
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