VERB
klatschen/ˈklat͡ʃn̩/to clap; to slaps; to gossip (colloquial)
klatschen is a German verb that means to clap, to slaps, or to gossip (colloquial). It is pronounced /ˈklat͡ʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klatschte" and the past participle is "geklatscht".
Definitions
1.to make noise by striking one's hands together (to clap)(applause, sound)
a.to applaud; to clap hands
Das Publikum klatschte nach dem Konzert begeistert.—The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert.
2.to hit or land with a slapping or splattering noise(impact, sound)
a.to make a slapping noise
Der Regen klatscht gegen die Fensterscheibe.—The rain splats against the windowpane.
3.to chatter or spread gossip about others(colloquial, gossip)
a.to gossip
Sie klatschen gerne über ihre Nachbarn.—They like to gossip about their neighbors.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klatschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klatsche |
| Present (du) | klatschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klatscht |
| Preterite (ich) | klatschte |
| Participle II | geklatscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klatschte |
| Imperative (singular) | klatsch |
| Imperative (plural) | klatscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klatschen" mean in English?
- "klatschen" means to clap, to slaps, or to gossip (colloquial). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klatschen"?
- "klatschen" is pronounced /ˈklat͡ʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klatschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klatschen" is "geklatscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "klatschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klatschen" becomes "klatschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klatschen"?
- "klatschen" is a verb in German.
