Klaffen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Klaffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to gape", "to yawn" or "to split open".

Essential properties of "klaffen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: klaffen
Simple past: klaffte
Participle: geklafft

regularintransitive

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 "klaffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To open or separate, creating a gap"

Definition: "To open or separate, leaving a visible space or gap."
Translation(s): to gape, to yawn, to split open, to be wide open
Synonym(s): auseinanderklaffen, aufklaffen
Antonym(s): schließen, verbinden
Related word(s): Spalt, Lücke

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Wunde begann zu klaffen.The wound began to gape open.
Zwischen den Brettern klaffte ein großer Spalt.A large gap yawned between the planks.
Die Meinungen klaffen weit auseinander.Opinions diverge widely.

2.) "To show a significant discrepancy"

Definition: "To have a noticeable discrepancy or difference between two things."
Translation(s): to diverge, to differ widely, to be a gap
Synonym(s): abweichen, differieren
Antonym(s): übereinstimmen, harmonieren
Related word(s): Diskrepanz, Unterschied

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Zahlen klaffen weit auseinander.The figures diverge widely.
Es klafft eine große Lücke zwischen Theorie und Praxis.There is a large gap between theory and practice.
Die Erwartungen und die Realität klaffen oft auseinander.Expectations and reality often diverge.

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