snapped
word · lemma: snap
/ˈsnæpt/
snapt
/snˈæpt/
snapt
Definition
'Snapped' is the past tense of 'snap.' It means something made a sudden sharp sound (like breaking), or someone suddenly lost their patience or spoke angrily.
Usage & Nuances
'Snapped' can describe breaking something quickly or reacting emotionally. Common in phrases like 'snapped a pencil' or 'snapped at someone' (spoke angrily). Don't confuse with 'snapped a photo,' where it means 'took a picture.' Usually informal.
Spanish: chasqueó - rompió - perdió la pacienciaPortuguese (BR): estalou - quebrou - perdeu a paciênciaPortuguese (PT): estalou - partiu - perdeu a paciênciaChinese (Simplified): 咔嚓一声断了 - 厉声说Chinese (Traditional): 喀嚓一聲斷了 - 厲聲說Hindi: टूट गया - झटक कर बोलाArabic: انكسر بسرعة - تحدث بغضبBengali: ভেঙে গেল - চিৎকার করলRussian: сломался - рявкнулJapanese: 折れた - 怒鳴ったVietnamese: bị gãy - nổi nóngKorean: 부러졌다 - 버럭 화를 냈다Turkish: kırıldı - çıkıştıUrdu: ٹوٹ گیا - جھنجھلا کر بولاIndonesian: patah - membentak
Example Sentences
The stick snapped in half when I bent it.
basic
She snapped at her brother during dinner.
basic
He snapped his pencil while drawing.
basic
After a long day, she finally snapped and started yelling.
natural
The rope snapped right when we needed it most.
natural
He snapped at me just because I asked a question.
natural