VERB
klappen/ˈklapn̩/to work out; to go as planned; to fold
klappen is a German verb that means to work out, to go as planned, or to fold. It is pronounced /ˈklapn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klappte" and the past participle is "geklappt".
Definitions
1.to work out; to succeed(functionality, success)
a.to go as planned or hoped
Hoffentlich klappt es dieses Mal.—Hopefully it will work out this time.
b.to function or succeed in arrangements
Die Zusammenarbeit klappt sehr gut.—The cooperation is working very well.
2.to fold, to snap shut(folding motion)
a.to move something by folding
Der Tisch klappt zusammen.—The table folds up.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klappen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klappe |
| Present (du) | klappst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klappt |
| Preterite (ich) | klappte |
| Participle II | geklappt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klappte |
| Imperative (singular) | klappe |
| Imperative (plural) | klappt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klappen" mean in English?
- "klappen" means to work out, to go as planned, or to fold. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klappen"?
- "klappen" is pronounced /ˈklapn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klappen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klappen" is "geklappt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "klappen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klappen" becomes "klappte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klappen"?
- "klappen" is a verb in German.
