pat in German
pat in German is Tapser, Klaps, Fladen — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.
pat in German
Tapser
The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.
Klaps
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
Fladen
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
Flatschen
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
Flädchen
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
Portion
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
tippen
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
tätscheln
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
sanft flachklopfen
To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
What does "pat" mean?
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verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
"She patted the dog on the head."
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noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
"She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder."
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noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
"Add a pat of butter to the hot pan."
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adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
"His explanation seemed a bit too pat to be entirely honest."
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pat in a sentence
- She patted the dog on the head.
- He patted his friend on the back for a job well done.
- She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
- Add a pat of butter to the hot pan.
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What is "pat" in German?
"pat" in German is Tapser, Klaps, Fladen. pat means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
How do you use "pat" in a sentence?
Example: "She patted the dog on the head." In German, "pat" is Tapser, Klaps, Fladen.
Are there other ways to say "pat" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "pat": Tapser, Klaps, Fladen, Flatschen, Flädchen, Portion.
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