Schnürt

Schnürt is the third-person singular present indicative form of the German verb schnüren, which means to fasten or tie with a cord, lace, or string. The action typically involves drawing material together and securing it, such as when shoes, clothing, or bags are closed by pulling a lace or cord tight.

Etymology and related terms: Schnüren derives from the noun Schnur, meaning cord or string. Related terms include die Schnürung (the act or method of lacing), der Schnürsenkel (shoelace), and das Schnüren (the process of tying with a lace). The verb forms as schnürte (past simple) and hat geschnürt (past participle) are used in various contexts.

Usage and contexts: In daily language, schnüren is commonly used for footwear and clothing. Examples include Schuhe schnüren (to lace up shoes), Stiefel schnüren (to lace up boots), and die Schnürsenkel schnüren (to tie the shoelaces). In fashion or historical contexts, corsets and bodices often rely on a Schnürung to tighten and adjust fit. Beyond clothing, schnüren can describe binding or tying other objects with a cord, such as a bag, a sail, or a bundle. In metaphorical or figurative usage, it can convey the idea of constricting or tightening something, for example by binding or securing tightly around an area.

Conjugation note: Schnüren is a regular German verb. Examples of forms include ich schnüre, du schnürst, er/sie/es schnürt, wir schnüren, ihr schnürt, sie/Sie schnüren; imperfect schnürte, perfect hat geschnürt.

See also: Schnur, Schnürung, Schnürsenkel.