Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Audible approval that people express especially by clapping their hands together.
Natural examples
Nach dem letzten Lied erhielt die Sängerin langen Applaus.
After the final song, the singer received prolonged applause.
Begrüßen wir unsere Gäste mit einem kräftigen Applaus!
Let us welcome our guests with a big round of applause!
Der plötzliche Applaus überraschte den jungen Redner.
The sudden applause surprised the young speaker.
Usage note
Applaus is usually singular, as in Applaus bekommen or spenden. The rare plural Applause exists; the genitive is des Applauses.
Mini-lesson: Applaus
Audible approval that people express especially by clapping their hands together. Applaus is usually singular, as in Applaus bekommen or spenden. The rare plural Applause exists; the genitive is des Applauses.
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