klatschen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acclaim verb To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
- applaud verb To clap your hands to show approval or enjoyment.
- clap verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
- clapping noun The act of striking your hands together to applaud or make a rhythm.
- gossip noun Casual talk about other people's private affairs, often unverified or spread out of curiosity.
- slap noun A quick blow with the open hand.
- swat verb To hit something sharply and quickly, especially an insect.
- tattle verb To gossip or chatter, especially about other people's business.
Senses
klatschen is used for these senses in English:
- acclaim (transitive, rare) To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.
- applaud (transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
- clap The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
- clap (intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
- clapping The action by which someone or something claps.
- gossip (intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
- gossip (intransitive) To talk idly.
- slap (transitive) To give a slap to.
acclaim — full definition
- verb To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
- noun Enthusiastic public praise or approval.
applaud — full definition
- verb To clap your hands to show approval or enjoyment.
- verb To praise or express strong approval of something.