Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A sudden, brief loud sound, for example from an impact or burst.
Natural examples
Ein lauter Knall erschreckte die Leute im Hof.
A loud bang startled people in the courtyard.
Mit einem Knall fiel die Tür ins Schloss.
The door slammed shut with a bang.
Nach dem Knall suchte der Hund Schutz unter dem Tisch.
After the bang, the dog hid under the table.
Usage note
Knall is masculine, with plural Knalle. Common phrases include a loud bang and with a bang.
Mini-lesson: Knall
A sudden, brief loud sound, for example from an impact or burst. Knall is masculine, with plural Knalle. Common phrases include a loud bang and with a bang.
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