English–German
“clap” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklatʃn̩/
Example
Das Publikum klatschte nach dem Auftritt.
The audience clapped after the performance.
How to say “clap” in German
“Clap” in German is klatschen.
The sound "klatsch" marks hands meeting, a hand striking, or noisy talk passed from person to person.
Example sentences with klatschen
Die Passanten klatschten, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
The passersby clapped to attract attention.
Tips for using klatschen
- The colloquial phrase jemandem eine klatschen means to slap someone and uses the person affected in the dative case.