clacking

ˈklækɪŋ
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Translation of clacking into German,

Noun

1.

action

short, sharp repeated sounds used to signal movement or rhythm
Klackern Klappern nKlicken n
  • The clacking of the train wheels was rhythmic.Das Klackern der Zugräder war rhythmisch.
2.

communication

Dated
chatter or prattle
Dated
  • Their constant clacking was distracting.Ihr ständiges Geplapper war ablenkend.

Adjective

sound

producing a series of short, sharp noises
klappernd klackend
  • The clacking heels echoed in the hallway.Die klappernden Absätze hallten im Flur wider.
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Expressions with clacking: examples in English and translations in German

das wird für Gesprächsstoff sorgen
This news will set tongues clacking at the office.
Zungenschnalzen
Zungenklicken
Her tongue clacking showed her frustration with the situation.

Synonyms and analogies of clacking in English

Examples of clacking in a sentence

  • I was distracted by the clacking of high heels.
  • Her clacking annoyed everyone in the library.
  • The clacking typewriter filled the room with noise.
  • The clacking machinery was hard to ignore.
clack
klæk
Noun
1.

sound

abrupt sharp sound made by hard objects
Klappern nKlicken n
  • The clack of the typewriter filled the room.Das Klappern der Schreibmaschine erfüllte den Raum.
2.

communication

continuous talk or chatter
  • Her constant clack was distracting.Ihr ständiges Geplapper war ablenkend.
3.

noise

continuous rattling noise
Klappern nRattern
  • The old machine made a constant clack as it operated..Die alte Maschine machte ein ständiges Klappern, während sie lief
Verb
1.

sounds

intr.
make a sharp, abrupt noise repeatedly
intr.
  • The typewriter keys clack loudly.Die Schreibmaschinentasten klackern laut.
2.

sound

tr.
cause something to make a sharp, abrupt noise
tr.
  • He clacked the wooden blocks together.Er klapperte die Holzklötze gegeneinander.
3.

talk incessantly

intr.UK
talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish or trivial way
intr.UK
  • She would clack on about her shopping adventures all day..Sie würde den ganzen Tag über ihre Einkaufserlebnisse plappern

Expressions with clack: examples in English and translations in German

klick-klack
The click-clack of her heels echoed in the hallway..
The train's clicketty-clack lulled the baby to sleep.
Rattern
Klappern
The clickety-clack of the train was soothing.
Klapperventil
The clack valve prevents backflow and makes a sharp noise when closing.

Translations of "clacking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Klackernn.

A door slammed shut and I heard clacking of shoes.

Eine Tür schlug zu und ich hörte Klackern von Schuhen.

dasKlackennn.

Not even a cough, just a sad little clacking sound.

Nicht einmal ein Husten, nur ein trauriges Klacken.

dasKlappernnn.

Listening closely, I could hear the cheerful clacking of the toy in the background.

Wenn man genau hinhörte, konnte man das muntere Klappern des Spielzeugs im Hintergrund hören.

dasKLICKENnn.

(clacking resumes) -(whistling) What would Johnny Cage do?

(KLICKEN GEHT WEITER) - (PFEIFEN) Was würde Johnny Cage tun?

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clacking: Examples and translations in context

They complain only powerless over the clacking of the keyboard.

Sie beschweren sich nur kraftlos über das Klackern der Tastatur.

The hard disk also behaves pleasantly quiet, except for single clacking.

Die Festplatte verhält sich bis auf vereinzeltes Klackern ebenfalls angenehm ruhig.

I suppose the clacking of wooden balls is somewhat satisfying.

Ich denke, das Klackern der Holzkugeln hat wohl was Befriedigendes.

Only the hard drive was noticed occasionally by an audible clacking noise.

Ausschließlich die Festplatte macht gelegentlich durch ein hörbares Klackern auf sich aufmerksam.

During summer, the sound of marbles clacking can be heard everywhere.

Im Sommer hört man überall das Klackern der Murmeln.

Read or write processes don't cause a clacking or rattling.

Lese- und Schreibvorgänge erzeugen kein Klackern oder Rattern.

The typical clacking of high heels is muted.

Das typische Klackern hoher Absätze bleibt aus.

We hear the clacking of our hiking poles as they hit the craggy ground.

Wir hören das Klackern der Wanderstöcke, wenn sie auf felsigen Untergrund stoßen.

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