tap in German
tap in German is Antippen, Tippen, Zapfhahn — tap means a fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
tap in German
Antippen
Tippen
Zapfhahn
A conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
Abgang
(Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
Abzweig
(Britain, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering) A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.
Abhören
A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication.
Anzapfen
A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication.
Gewindebohrer
(mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.
Innengewindeschneider
(mechanics) A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.
antippen
abhören
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
anzapfen
(communication, chiefly, law enforcement) To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication). [from 19th c.]
abzweigen
(informal) To ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give something for free.
anhauen
(informal) To ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give something for free.
anpumpen
(informal) To ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give something for free.
anbohren
To break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into.
angraben
To break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into.
anzapfen
To break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into.
anzapfen
To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.
bohren
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
schneiden
To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).
zapfen
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
anzapfen
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).
klopfen
stippen
stupsen
tippen
trommeln
knallen
(slang, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with (someone).
knattern
(slang, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse with (someone).
klopfen
Of a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.
pochen
Of a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.
What does "tap" mean?
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noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
"She turned on the kitchen tap to fill the kettle."
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verb To hit something lightly and briefly, often to get attention or make contact.
"He tapped her on the shoulder to say hello."
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verb To secretly connect a device to a phone line or communication channel in order to listen in.
"Investigators tapped his phone as part of the fraud inquiry."
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verb To draw on or make use of a resource, often one that was previously unused.
"The company tapped into a new market overseas."
tap in a sentence
- She turned on the kitchen tap to fill the kettle.
- He tapped her on the shoulder to say hello.
- Just tap the icon on your screen to open the app.
- Investigators tapped his phone as part of the fraud inquiry.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tap" in German?
"tap" in German is Antippen, Tippen, Zapfhahn. tap means: A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.
How do you use "tap" in a sentence?
Example: "She turned on the kitchen tap to fill the kettle." In German, "tap" is Antippen, Tippen, Zapfhahn.
Are there other ways to say "tap" in German?
Yes — German has 28 translations listed for "tap": Antippen, Tippen, Zapfhahn, Abgang, Abzweig, Abhören.
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