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snap in German

snap in German is Knack, Knacken, Knall — snap means to break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

snap in German

Knack
noun
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
Knacken
noun
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
Knall
noun
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
Knallen
noun
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
Peitschenknall
noun
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
Brechen
noun
A sudden break.
Bruch
noun
A sudden break.
Schnappen
noun
An attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab.
Zuschnappen
noun
An attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab.
Fingerschnippen
noun
The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.
Schnalzen
noun
The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.
Schnippen
noun
The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.
Druckknopf
noun
A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.
Schnapper
noun
A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.
Schnappschloss
noun
A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.
Schnappverschluss
noun
A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.
Schnappschuss
noun
(informal) A photograph; a snapshot.
Losbrechen
noun
The sudden release of something held under pressure or tension.
Losschnappen
noun
The sudden release of something held under pressure or tension.
Ruckanstieg
noun
The sudden release of something held under pressure or tension.
Keks
noun
A thin circular cookie or similar baked good.
Brise
noun
A brief, sudden period of a certain weather; used primarily in the phrase cold snap.
Augenblick
noun
A very short period of time (figuratively, the time taken to snap one's fingers), or a task that can be accomplished in such a period.
Moment
noun
A very short period of time (figuratively, the time taken to snap one's fingers), or a task that can be accomplished in such a period.
Snap
noun
(American football) A backward pass or handoff of a football from its position on the ground that puts the ball in play; a hike.
Snack
noun
(UK, regional) A small meal, a snack; lunch.
Schnipp Schnapp
noun
(uncountable) A card game, primarily for children, in which players cry "snap" to claim pairs of matching cards as they are turned up.
Knall
noun
(physics, humorous) jounce (the fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time), followed by crackle and pop
Ruckänderung
noun
(physics, humorous) jounce (the fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time), followed by crackle and pop
Schnippchen
noun
(slang, dated) A cheat or sharper.
abbrechen
verb
krachen
verb
(intransitive) To give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack.
zuschnappen
verb
(intransitive) To attempt to seize or bite with the teeth, beak, etc.
schnappen
verb
(intransitive) To attempt to seize with eagerness.
zerreißen
verb
(intransitive) To give way abruptly and loudly.
ausrasten
verb
(intransitive) To suffer a mental breakdown, usually while under tension.
durchdrehen
verb
(intransitive) To suffer a mental breakdown, usually while under tension.
überschnappen
verb
(intransitive) To suffer a mental breakdown, usually while under tension.
aufblitzen
verb
(intransitive) To flash or appear to flash as with light.
losgehen
verb
beißen
verb
(transitive) To snatch with or as if with the teeth.
zuschnappen
verb
(transitive) To snatch with or as if with the teeth.
abreißen
verb
(transitive) To pull apart with a snapping sound; to pop loose.
blaffen
verb
(transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.
losgehen
verb
(transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.
schnappen
verb
(transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.
schnalzen
verb
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
schnippen
verb
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
schnipsen
verb
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
zurückpassen
verb
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
zusammenschnappen
verb
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
zuschanppen
verb
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers. Alternative snapping technique To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
einen Schnappschuss machen
verb
(transitive) To take a photograph; to release a camera's shutter (which may make a snapping sound).
knipsen
verb
(transitive) To take a photograph; to release a camera's shutter (which may make a snapping sound).

What does "snap" mean?

  1. verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
    "The branch snapped under his weight."
  2. verb To speak suddenly and sharply, often out of irritation.
    "She snapped at him for being late again."
  3. noun A quick photograph.
    "He took a snap of the sunset on his phone."
  4. adjective Made suddenly, without much thought or planning.
    "It was a snap decision to move abroad."

snap in a sentence

  • The branch snapped under his weight.
  • The pencil snapped in half.
  • She snapped at him for being late again.
  • He took a snap of the sunset on his phone.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "snap" in German?

"snap" in German is Knack, Knacken, Knall. snap means: To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

How do you use "snap" in a sentence?

Example: "The branch snapped under his weight." In German, "snap" is Knack, Knacken, Knall.

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

Yes — German has 50 translations listed for "snap": Knack, Knacken, Knall, Knallen, Peitschenknall, Brechen.

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