Kappen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kappen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to cut", "to sever" or "to trim".

Essential properties of "kappen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kappen
  • Simple past: kappte
  • Participle: gekappt

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regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kappen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cut or reduce something, especially cables or connections"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste das Kabel kappen, um den Stromfluss zu stoppen.He had to cut the cable to stop the power flow.
  2. Die Firma plant, die Ausgaben zu kappen.The company plans to cut expenses.
  3. Wir sollten die Äste kappen, bevor sie zu groß werden.We should trim the branches before they get too big.

2.) "To abruptly interrupt or end an activity or process"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Moderator musste die Diskussion kappen, da die Zeit abgelaufen war.The moderator had to cut off the discussion because time had run out.
  2. Sie entschieden sich, die Verhandlungen zu kappen.They decided to cut off the negotiations.
  3. Er hat die Verbindung zum Server gekappt.He cut off the connection to the server.
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