harp in German
harp in German is Harfe, auf (etwas) herumreiten — harp means a large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.
harp in German
Harfe
(music, colloquial) Any musical instrument.
auf (etwas) herumreiten
(derogatory, usually with on) To repeatedly mention a subject, especially so as to nag or complain.
What does "harp" mean?
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noun A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.
"She plucked a gentle melody on the harp."
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verb To keep talking about the same thing, especially in an annoying or nagging way (usually "harp on").
"He's always harping on about how things used to be cheaper."
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harp in a sentence
- She plucked a gentle melody on the harp.
- An orchestra usually has one or two harps.
- He's always harping on about how things used to be cheaper.
- Stop harping on my mistake — I already apologized.
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What is "harp" in German?
"harp" in German is Harfe, auf (etwas) herumreiten. harp means: A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.
How do you use "harp" in a sentence?
Example: "She plucked a gentle melody on the harp." In German, "harp" is Harfe, auf (etwas) herumreiten.
Are there other ways to say "harp" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "harp": Harfe, auf (etwas) herumreiten.
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