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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
noun
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
Tripper
noun
(slang, usually with "the") Gonorrhea.
Knall
noun
Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
Schlag
noun
Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
klatschen
verb
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
applaudieren
verb
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
knallen
verb
(ambitransitive) To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
improvisieren
verb
(transitive) To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).
zusammenbasteln
verb
(transitive) To create or assemble (something) hastily (usually followed by up or together).

What does "clap" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
    "He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back."
  3. 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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