This is the 14440th most frequent German word.
knüpften
"Knüpften" means "tied," "knotted," or "established" (depending on context).
Here, 'knüpften' is used in the context of establishing or forming connections, such as friendships.
Sie knüpften neue Freundschaften während des Seminars.
They made new friendships during the seminar.
Here, 'knüpften' is used in the sense of continuing or building upon previous achievements.
Die Mannschaft knüpften an ihre bisherigen Erfolge an.
The team built on their previous successes.
In this context, 'knüpften' describes the physical act of tying or knotting a thread.