Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To strike the hands together repeatedly, usually to show applause.
Natural examples
Nach dem Konzert klatschte das Publikum lange.
The audience clapped for a long time after the concert.
Die Kinder klatschten im Takt des Liedes.
The children clapped in time with the song.
Sie klatschte begeistert, als das Team gewann.
She clapped excitedly when the team won.
Usage note
In this meaning, klatschen is intransitive: Das Publikum klatscht. Objects can also make a clapping sound.
Mini-lesson: klatschen
To strike the hands together repeatedly, usually to show applause. In this meaning, klatschen is intransitive: Das Publikum klatscht. Objects can also make a clapping sound.
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