slam in German
slam in German is zuschlagen, zuknallen, ausschimpfen — slam means to shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
slam in German
zuschlagen
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
zuknallen
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
ausschimpfen
(transitive, colloquial, originally, US) To speak badly of; to criticize forcefully.
What does "slam" mean?
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verb To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
"The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm."
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verb To criticise someone or something harshly.
"Reviewers slammed the film for its confusing plot and wooden acting."
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noun A sudden loud impact or forceful closing.
"We heard a loud slam from the garage as the wind blew the door."
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noun (bridge) A bid to win all or nearly all the tricks in a hand.
"Reaching a small slam requires careful bidding between you and your partner."
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slam in a sentence
- The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm.
- She slammed the door on her way out.
- Reviewers slammed the film for its confusing plot and wooden acting.
- The newspaper slammed the council for ignoring residents' complaints about the bus service.
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What is "slam" in German?
"slam" in German is zuschlagen, zuknallen, ausschimpfen. slam means: To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
How do you use "slam" in a sentence?
Example: "The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm." In German, "slam" is zuschlagen, zuknallen, ausschimpfen.
Are there other ways to say "slam" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "slam": zuschlagen, zuknallen, ausschimpfen.
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