die Klappe

Plural: die Klappen
Based on: klappen
Noun
  1. the mouth
  2. the hatch, the valve
  3. the take
1.

the mouth

(Colloquial, another similar words are also Fresse or Maul. Mainly used in the phrase "Klappe halten" (hold one's mouth))
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Examples
  • Halt die Klappe!
  • Shut up/Shut your mouth!
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2.

the hatch, the valve

(A small close-able opening with a (flat) lid. Can come in many contexts. )
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3.

the take

(For movie production, the Klappe is the cut marking thing they used to clap in front of the camera.)
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Examples
  • "The Avengers - Pandemic": Szene 11, Klappe, die Erste. Und Action
  • "The Avengers - Pandemic": scene 11, take one. And action.

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The meanings of “klappen”

"klappen" is a really, really common word in colloquial German. And so is the noun "die Klappe". Today, we'll learn what they mean and how to use them.

Vocab: klappen, die Klappe, zuklappen, aufklappen, Klappstuhl, klatschen

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Using “klappen” – The Learning Quiz

"klappen" has two meanings. We'll explore them and in this interactive learning quiz.

Vocab: klappen, aufklappen, zuklappen, hochklappen, die Klappe, die Herzklappe, klatschen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Klappe' have?

Klappe has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the mouth , 2. the hatch, the valve, 3. the take.

What is the gender of 'Klappe'?

die

What is the plural of 'Klappe'?

die Klappen

What is 'Klappe' related to?

The word 'Klappe' is related to klappen.

Where can I learn more about 'Klappe'?

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The meanings of “klappen”
"klappen" is a really, really common word in colloquial German. And so is the noun "die Klappe". Today, we'll learn what they mean and how to use them.
Vocab: klappen, die Klappe, zuklappen, aufklappen, Klappstuhl, klatschen
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Using “klappen” – The Learning Quiz
"klappen" has two meanings. We'll explore them and in this interactive learning quiz.
Vocab: klappen, aufklappen, zuklappen, hochklappen, die Klappe, die Herzklappe, klatschen
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