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Klopfen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Klopfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to knock", "to tap" or "to pat".
Essential properties of "klopfen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: klopfen
- Simple past: klopfte
- Participle: geklopft
regulartransitiveintransitive
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 "klopfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To repeatedly hit a surface, usually to get attention or ask for entry"
- Definition: "To repeatedly hit a surface with a hand or another object, usually to get attention or ask for permission to enter."
- Translation(s): to knock, to tap
- Synonym(s): Pochen, Hämmern, Schlagen
- Related word(s): Anklopfen, Abklopfen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er klopfte dreimal an die Tür.
- Die Kinder klopften aufgeregt an das Fenster.
- Bitte klopfen Sie vor dem Eintreten.
2.) "To give soft, repeated taps as a gesture of comfort or approval"
- Definition: "To give soft and repeated taps on something or someone, often as a gesture of comfort or approval."
- Translation(s): to pat, to tap
- Synonym(s): Tätscheln, Streicheln
- Related word(s): Beklopfen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie klopfte ihm beruhigend auf die Schulter.
- Der Trainer klopfte dem Spieler anerkennend auf den Rücken.
- Er klopfte seinem Hund liebevoll auf den Kopf.
3.) "To gently hit food to tenderize or flatten it"
- Definition: "To gently hit a food to tenderize or flatten it."
- Translation(s): to tenderize, to flatten, to pound
- Synonym(s): Plattieren, Flachklopfen
- Related word(s): Plattmachen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie klopfte das Schnitzel, bevor sie es panierte.
- Der Koch klopfte das Fleisch, um es zarter zu machen.
- Bitte klopfen Sie die Kartoffeln vor dem Braten.