Kloppen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kloppen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to beat", "to thrash" or "to whack".

Essential properties of "kloppen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kloppen
  • Simple past: kloppte
  • Participle: gekloppt

See full conjugation of kloppen

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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 "kloppen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To repeatedly hit with force, often informally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Teppich den ganzen Tag gekloppt.He beat the carpet all day.
  2. Sie kloppten auf die Tür, bis jemand öffnete.They pounded on the door until someone opened it.
  3. Die Kinder kloppten mit den Stöcken auf den Boden.The children hit the ground with sticks.

2.) "To play cards informally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir kloppen jeden Freitagabend Skat.We play Skat every Friday evening.
  2. Er kloppt gerne mit seinen Freunden.He likes to play cards with his friends.
  3. Sie kloppten die ganze Nacht Karten.They played cards all night.
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