to clap
01
klappa, slå ihop händerna
to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention
Intransitive
Exempel
The spectators clapped and cheered as the marathon runners crossed the finish line.
Åskådarna klappade och jubilade när maratonlöparna korsade mållinjen.
1.1
klappa, applådera
to applaud or express approval by striking the palms of the hands together
Transitive: to clap an action or achievement
Exempel
We clapped the team's exceptional victory in the championship game.
Vi klappade för lagets exceptionella seger i mästerskapsmatchen.
02
lägga, klappa
to place or position something quickly, forcefully, or abruptly
Transitive: to clap sth somewhere
Exempel
She clapped the papers into a folder and handed them to her colleague.
Hon smällde in papperen i en mapp och räckte dem till sin kollega.
03
slå, flaxa
(of birds) to flap their wings audibly
Transitive: to clap wings
Exempel
The parrot clapped its wings twice before settling down on its perch.
Papegojan klapprade med vingarna två gånger innan den slog sig ner på sin pinne.
04
klappa, ge en vänlig klapp
to give a firm and friendly pat or slap on someone's back or shoulder as a sign of encouragement or congratulations
Transitive: to clap sb on their back or shoulder
Exempel
The father proudly clapped his son on the back after he gave a heartfelt speech.
Fadern klappade stolt sin son på ryggen efter att han hade hållit ett hjärtligt tal.
05
förgöra, krossa
to defeat someone, especially in a game or competitive setting
SlangExempel
I nearly clapped my opponent but missed the final shot.
Jag besegrade nästan min motståndare men missade det sista skottet.
Clap
01
ett åskmuller, ett dunderslag
a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm
Exempel
After the bright lightning, a deep clap of thunder echoed across the valley.
Efter den ljusa blixten ekade ett djupt åskmuller över dalen.
02
a sharp, sudden noise made when two objects strike each other, often repeated
03
a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, leading to pain when urinating and discomfort around the urethra
