NOUN
Klappe/ˈklapə/flap; hatch; (slang) mouth
Klappe is a German noun that means flap, hatch, or (slang) mouth. It is pronounced /ˈklapə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Klappen".
Definitions
1.a movable cover, flap, or hatch, typically to close or open an opening(object; apparatus)
a.a mechanical flap on a machine or container
Die Klappe des Briefkastens ist offen.—The letter box flap is open.
b.a hatch or small door on a vehicle or appliance
Bitte machen Sie die Klappe vom Kofferraum zu.—Please close the trunk hatch.
2.mouth (used informally, especially to tell someone to be quiet)(slang; colloquial)
a.the mouth, in the sense of talking a lot or impertinently
Halt die Klappe!—Shut your mouth!
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Klappe | die Klappen |
| Genitive | der Klappe | der Klappen |
| Dative | der Klappe | den Klappen |
| Accusative | die Klappe | die Klappen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Klappe" mean in English?
- "Klappe" means flap, hatch, or (slang) mouth. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Klappe"?
- "Klappe" is pronounced /ˈklapə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Klappe" der, die, or das?
- "Klappe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Klappe"?
- The plural of "Klappe" is "Klappen".
- What part of speech is "Klappe"?
- "Klappe" is a noun in German.
