clap in German
clap in German is Klatschen, Tripper, Knall — clap means to strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
clap in German
Klatschen
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
Tripper
(slang, usually with "the") Gonorrhea.
Knall
Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
Schlag
Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
klatschen
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
applaudieren
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
knallen
(ambitransitive) To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
improvisieren
(transitive) To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).
zusammenbasteln
(transitive) To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).
What does "clap" mean?
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verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
"The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show."
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noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
"He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back."
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noun A sudden, loud noise, especially of thunder.
"A clap of thunder made everyone jump."
clap in a sentence
- The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show.
- She clapped her hands to get the children's attention.
- He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back.
- A clap of thunder made everyone jump.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "clap" in German?
"clap" in German is Klatschen, Tripper, Knall. clap means: To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
How do you use "clap" in a sentence?
Example: "The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show." In German, "clap" is Klatschen, Tripper, Knall.
Are there other ways to say "clap" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "clap": Klatschen, Tripper, Knall, Schlag, klatschen, applaudieren.
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