This is the 2155th most frequent Dutch word.
knoppen
Buttons.
Here, 'knoppen' refers to physical buttons that can be pressed to operate a device.
De knoppen op het apparaat werken niet goed.
The buttons on the device are not working properly.
In this case, 'knoppen' refers to buds on plants or trees, indicating the growth of new leaves or flowers.
In de lente zie je veel knoppen aan de bomen.
In spring, you see many buds on the trees.
Here, 'knoppen' refers to knobs or controls that can be turned to adjust settings or mechanisms.