klappen

Luxemburgeois

/ˈklɑpən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to knock, to beat, to pound
  • (intransitive) to beat, to throb, to pulse
  • (transitive) to beat, to defeat
  • (intransitive) to rattle, to clatter
  • (intransitive) to thump
  • (intransitive) to work out, to go as planned

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German klopfen inherited from Old High German klophōn.

Origin

Old High German

klophōn

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