klopfen

verb

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knock

rap

pound

throb

tenderize

pound (meat)

whip

tap

touch lightly

beat

Synonyms and Related Words for klopfen

pochen anklopfen schlagen pulsieren plattieren aufschlagen verquirlen tippen anticken berühren

Definition of "klopfen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "klopfen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Ein kurzes, wiederholtes Geräusch erzeugen, indem man mit der Hand oder einem Gegenstand auf eine harte Oberfläche schlägt, oft um Einlass zu bitten.

DE: “Es klopft. Wer ist da?”
A1
EN: “Someone is knocking. Who is there?”

DE: “Bitte klopf an die Tür, bevor du hereinkommst.”
A2
EN: “Please knock on the door before you come in.”

DE: “Jemand hat mitten in der Nacht laut an unser Fenster geklopft.”
B1
EN: “Someone knocked loudly on our window in the middle of the night.”

Sich rhythmisch und spürbar bewegen (besonders vom Herzen oder Puls).

DE: “Mein Herz klopft schnell.”
A1
EN: “My heart is beating fast.”

DE: “Nach dem Laufen hat mein Herz stark geklopft.”
A2
EN: “After running, my heart was beating hard.”

DE: “Ich war so aufgeregt, dass ich mein Herz bis zum Hals klopfen spürte.”
B1
EN: “I was so excited that I could feel my heart pounding in my throat.”

Fleisch mit einem Fleischklopfer bearbeiten, um es zarter und flacher zu machen.

DE: “Die Köchin klopft das Fleisch für das Schnitzel.”
A1
EN: “The cook is pounding the meat for the schnitzel.”

DE: “Du musst das Schnitzel klopfen, bevor du es panierst.”
A2
EN: “You have to pound the schnitzel before you bread it.”

DE: “Für ein perfektes Wiener Schnitzel ist es unerlässlich, das Kalbfleisch gleichmäßig dünn zu klopfen.”
B1
EN: “For a perfect Wiener Schnitzel, it is essential to pound the veal evenly thin.”

Words Similar in Spelling to klopfen

anklopfen kämpfen stopfen Klo Tropfen