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clout in German

clout in German is Durchsetzungskraft, Einfluss, Gewicht — clout means influence or power, especially in politics or business.

clout in German

Durchsetzungskraft
noun
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
Einfluss
noun
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
Gewicht
noun
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
Kopfnuss
noun
A blow with the hand.
schlagen
verb
To hit (someone or something), especially with the fist.

What does "clout" mean?

  1. noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
    "As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership."
  2. noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
    "He gave the vending machine a clout when it swallowed his coins."
  3. verb To hit someone or something, especially with the fist.
    "She clouted him playfully on the arm for the bad joke."

clout in a sentence

  • As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership.
  • His years in the industry gave him serious clout when negotiating deals.
  • He gave the vending machine a clout when it swallowed his coins.
  • She clouted him playfully on the arm for the bad joke.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "clout" in German?

"clout" in German is Durchsetzungskraft, Einfluss, Gewicht. clout means: Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

How do you use "clout" in a sentence?

Example: "As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership." In German, "clout" is Durchsetzungskraft, Einfluss, Gewicht.

Are there other ways to say "clout" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "clout": Durchsetzungskraft, Einfluss, Gewicht, Kopfnuss, schlagen.

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