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tap in Norwegian

tap in Norwegian is avlytte, tappe — tap means a fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.

tap in Norwegian

avlytte
verb
(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.]
tappe
verb
To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).

What does "tap" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To hit something lightly and briefly, often to get attention or make contact.
    "He tapped her on the shoulder to say hello."
  3. 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."
  4. 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 Norwegian

Common Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tap" in Norwegian?

"tap" in Norwegian is avlytte, tappe. 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 Norwegian, "tap" is avlytte, tappe.

Are there other ways to say "tap" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "tap": avlytte, tappe.

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