English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

clutch in German

clutch in German is Kupplung, Kupplungspedal, Autofahrertasche — clutch means to grip or hold onto something tightly.

clutch in German

Kupplung
noun
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
Kupplungspedal
noun
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
Kupplungspedal
noun
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
Kupplung
noun
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
Autofahrertasche
noun
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
Clutch
noun
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
Unterarmtasche
noun
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
ergreifen
verb
To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
packen
verb
To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
schnappen
verb
To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]

What does "clutch" mean?

  1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
    "She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward."
  2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
    "He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear."
  3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
    "She matched her dress with a gold clutch."
  4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).
    "He's known as a clutch player who scores in the final minutes."

clutch in a sentence

  • She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward.
  • He clutched his chest in pain.
  • He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear.
  • She matched her dress with a gold clutch.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "clutch" in German?

"clutch" in German is Kupplung, Kupplungspedal, Autofahrertasche. clutch means: To grip or hold onto something tightly.

How do you use "clutch" in a sentence?

Example: "She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward." In German, "clutch" is Kupplung, Kupplungspedal, Autofahrertasche.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "clutch": Kupplung, Kupplungspedal, Autofahrertasche, Clutch, Unterarmtasche, ergreifen.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.