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rap in Dutch

rap in Dutch is klap, rappen — rap means a rhythmic style of music where lyrics are spoken quickly, usually over a beat.

rap in Dutch

klap
noun
(countable) A sharp blow with something hard.
rappen
verb
(ambitransitive) To speak (lyrics) in the style of rap music.

What does "rap" mean?

  1. noun A rhythmic style of music where lyrics are spoken quickly, usually over a beat.
    "Rap often relies on clever rhymes and a strong, steady rhythm."
  2. noun A quick, sharp knock or blow.
    "Two quick raps on the window told me my friend had arrived."
  3. verb To perform in the style of rap music.
    "She likes to rap in the shower, though she never lets anyone hear."
  4. verb To hit something quickly and sharply.
    "The teacher rapped the desk twice to quieten the noisy class."
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rap in a sentence

  • Rap often relies on clever rhymes and a strong, steady rhythm.
  • He's been writing rap lyrics since he was a teenager.
  • Two quick raps on the window told me my friend had arrived.
  • There was a rap at the door just after midnight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rap" in Dutch?
"rap" in Dutch is klap, rappen. rap means: A rhythmic style of music where lyrics are spoken quickly, usually over a beat.
How do you use "rap" in a sentence?
Example: "Rap often relies on clever rhymes and a strong, steady rhythm." In Dutch, "rap" is klap, rappen.
Are there other ways to say "rap" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "rap": klap, rappen.
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