Meaning of the German Word "Klopfen"

klopfen
pound

To hit something many times with a lot of force.

Example Sentence

Bitte klopfe das Hähnchen vor dem Kochen flach.

Other Meanings of This Word

To hit a door or surface with your hand to make a noise.

A2Verb
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To hit something gently.

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The sound of someone hitting a door.

B1Noun
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To hit something quickly and sharply.

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Definition: To hit something many times with a lot of force.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "klopfen"?

B2

What grammatical category does "klopfen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "klopfen" belong to?

Daily Life

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