VERB
klopfen/ˈklɔp͡fn̩/to knock; to beat; to tap
klopfen is a German verb that means to knock, to beat, or to tap. It is pronounced /ˈklɔp͡fn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klopfte" and the past participle is "geklopft".
Definitions
1.to knock repeatedly, usually to get attention(on a door or surface)
a.to knock on something with the hand or object
Sie klopft an die Tür, aber niemand öffnet.—She is knocking on the door, but nobody opens.
2.to beat or pulsate regularly(heart, pulse, etc.)
a.to beat when referring to a heart or pulse
Mein Herz klopft vor Aufregung.—My heart is pounding with excitement.
3.to tap lightly(light touch, informal)
a.to tap gently, often as a signal or to test
Er klopft ihr leicht auf die Schulter.—He taps her lightly on the shoulder.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klopfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klopfe |
| Present (du) | klopfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klopft |
| Preterite (ich) | klopfte |
| Participle II | geklopft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klopfte |
| Imperative (singular) | klopf |
| Imperative (plural) | klopft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klopfen" mean in English?
- "klopfen" means to knock, to beat, or to tap. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klopfen"?
- "klopfen" is pronounced /ˈklɔp͡fn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klopfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klopfen" is "geklopft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "klopfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klopfen" becomes "klopfte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klopfen"?
- "klopfen" is a verb in German.
