snapping
word · lemma: snap
Definition
'Snapping' refers to making a sharp, quick sound or action, such as breaking something suddenly, taking a quick photo, or moving fingers quickly together to make a sound.
Usage & Nuances
Used for sudden, sharp movements or sounds (like 'snapping fingers' or 'snapping a branch'). Can also refer to losing patience ('snapping at someone') or quickly taking photos ('snapping pictures'). Usually informal except in technical contexts.
Spanish: chasquido - romperse de golpe - cortar rápidamentePortuguese (BR): estalando - quebrando de repente - cortando rapidamentePortuguese (PT): estalando - quebrar-se de repente - cortar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 啪的一声 - 猛地折断 - 突然拍照Chinese (Traditional): 啪的一聲 - 猛地折斷 - 突然拍照Hindi: चटकना - अचानक काटना - टूटने की आवाज़Arabic: فرقعة - ينكسر فجأة - التقاط صورة بسرعةBengali: চট করে শব্দ করা - দ্রুত ছবি তোলা - হঠাৎ রেগে ওঠাRussian: щелкать - делать снимки - огрызатьсяJapanese: パチンと鳴らす - 素早く写真を撮る - 急に怒るVietnamese: búng - chụp nhanh - nổi cáuKorean: 딱딱 소리를 내다 - 빠르게 사진을 찍다 - 버럭 화를 내다Turkish: şaklatmak - aniden fotoğraf çekmek - çıkışmakUrdu: چٹخنا - فوراً تصویر لینا - جھڑکناIndonesian: búng - chụp ảnh nhanh - nổi nóng
Example Sentences
She is snapping her fingers to get attention.
basic
The branch is snapping under the weight.
basic
He is snapping pictures of the sunset.
basic
Stop snapping at me—I didn't do anything wrong.
natural
There was a loud snapping sound when the ice broke.
natural
She kept snapping selfies all night at the party.
natural