# die Knete

die Knete is a German noun meaning “plasticine”.

## In other languages

- Русский: то же, что Knetmasse, пластилин

## Meanings

1. plasticine, modeling clay
2. _slang_ money
3. plasticine; play dough
   - Dieses Männchen habe ich aus Knete geformt.
4. _colloquial_ dough
   - Ich brauche Knete. Kannst Du mir was leihen?

## Examples

- Er sagte mir, daß er Knete brauche. — He told me he needed some cash.

## Related words

- Synonym: Knetmasse

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