German Conversation · Level 19
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German word
Krach
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁax/
Meaning
- masculine nounnoise
Example
Ich höre den Krach von nebenan.
I can hear the noise from next door.
More examples
Die Kinder machten den ganzen Abend Krach.
The children made a racket all evening.
Core concept
An abrasive burst of sound, whether produced by objects or by people arguing loudly.
Common phrases
Krach machen
make a racket
plötzlicher Krach
sudden noise
Similar words
Lärm: Loud noise that disturbs people nearby.
Geräusch: A single sound that can be heard.
Streit: A heated verbal quarrel with another person.
Krawall: A loud disturbance that may involve violence or destruction.
Definition in German
Krach bezeichnet lauten, unangenehmen Lärm; umgangssprachlich steht es auch für einen lauten Streit.
Word origin
Krach comes from the onomatopoeic verb krachen, whose sound suggests a sudden crack or crash, with the noun later acquiring its quarrel sense.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrase Krach machen means to make noise, while mit jemandem Krach haben means to have a quarrel with someone.