zuklappen

hat zugeklappt · klappte zu
Based on: klappen, zu
zu verb
1.

to close

Opposite: aufklappen
(ONLY for books and magazines. NOT for doors or windows.)
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Examples
  • Der Papa klappt das Buch zu.
  • The dad closes the book.The dad claps the book shut. (lit.)
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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 'zuklappen' have?

zuklappen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to close .

What is the past tense of 'zuklappen'?

hat zugeklappt / klappte zu

What is 'zuklappen' related to?

The word 'zuklappen' is related to klappen and zu.

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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
Read article

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
Read article