Clapping Meaning in English
word · lemma: clap
/ˈkɫæpɪŋ/
KLA-ping
/klˈæpɪŋ/
KLA-ping
Definition
The act of hitting your hands together repeatedly to make a sound, usually to show approval, enjoyment, or to get attention.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for audiences, celebrations, or to encourage someone. Verb is 'clapping'; noun is 'applause'. Often used in continuous forms: 'everyone was clapping'. Not to be confused with 'slapping' (hitting physically).
Spanish: aplaudiendoPortuguese (BR): bater palmasPortuguese (PT): bater palmasChinese (Simplified): 鼓掌Chinese (Traditional): 鼓掌Hindi: ताली बजानाArabic: التصفيقBengali: তালি-দেওয়া - করতালিRussian: хлопаньеJapanese: 拍手Vietnamese: vỗ tayKorean: 박수Turkish: alkışlamakUrdu: تالیاں بجاناIndonesian: bertepuk tangan
Example Sentences
She was clapping to the music.
basic
The audience started clapping after the performance.
basic
The children enjoyed clapping during the game.
basic
Everyone was clapping so loudly, I couldn't hear the announcement.
natural
After his amazing speech, people wouldn’t stop clapping for him.
natural
They finished the song, and the whole crowd broke into clapping and cheers.
natural