flap

flæp
flappedflapping
flap: broad flexible piece attached at one edge
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Translation of flap into German,

Noun

1.

sound

sudden noise or movement from flapping
Flattern Flügelschlag m
  • The bird's wing made a loud flap.Der Flügel des Vogels machte einen lauten Flatterer.
2.

material

broad flexible piece attached at one edge
Lasche fKlappe f
  • The envelope had a flap to seal it.Der Umschlag hatte eine Lasche, um ihn zu verschließen.
3.

aviation

TECH.
movable surface on an aircraft wing
TECH.
Landeklappe fKlappe f
  • The pilot adjusted the flap for landing.Der Pilot stellte die Landeklappe für die Landung ein.

Verb

1.

movement

tr./intr.
move something broad and loose up and down
tr./intr.
  • The bird flapped its wings energetically.Der Vogel schlug energisch mit den Flügeln.
2.

phonetics

tr.TECH.
pronounce a consonant by quickly tapping the tongue against the roof
tr.TECH.
als Flap aussprechen
  • In some dialects, they flap the 't' in 'butter'.In einigen Dialekten sprechen sie das 't' in 'butter' als Flap aus.
3.

emotion

intr.RareUK
become agitated or flustered
intr.RareUK
  • She began to flap when she lost her keys.Sie begann zu nervös werden, als sie ihre Schlüssel verlor.
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Expressions with flap: examples in English and translations in German

herumflattern
The bird began to flap about in the cage.
herumflattern
The bird began to flap around the room frantically.
im Wind flattern
The flag flaps in the breeze on windy days.
aufgeregt
ganz durcheinander
After the alarm, she was in a flap all morning.
nervös werden
in Panik geraten
She got into a flap before the big test.
es gibt keinen Grund zur Panik
There's no need to flap, everything is under control.

Images of flap

  • flap: broad flexible piece attached at one edge
    (material) Lasche
  • flap: movable surface on an aircraft wing
    (aviation) Landeklappe

Synonyms and analogies of flap in English

Examples of flap in a sentence

  • The sudden flap startled everyone in the room.
  • The tent's flap was caught in the wind.
  • He lifted the flap of the box to peek inside.
  • The engineer checked the flap before takeoff.
  • Flaps were extended to slow down the aircraft.
  • There was a flap over the leaked documents.

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

Noun
dieKlappenf.

Don't forget to buckle the flap on the backpack after packing.

Vergiss nicht, die Klappe des Rucksacks nach dem Packen zuzumachen.

dieLaschenf.

Thanks to a small flap the film can be peeled off easily.

Dank einer kleinen Lasche lässt sich die Folie gut abziehen.

diePattenf.

Vertical seam pockets with horizontal flap and a buttonable inside pocket.

Vertikale Nahttaschen mit horizontaler Patte und eine Innentasche zum Knöpfen.

derÜberschlagnm.

The open compartment located directly beneath the flap allows quick access.

Schnellen Zugriff bietet das offene Fach direkt unter dem Überschlag.

dieFrontklappenf.

Innovative magnetic closure on flap

Innovativer Magnetverschluss in der Frontklappe

Verb
flatternv.

They'll flap their little paws and fly like birdies.

Sie flattern mit den Pfötchen, ganz wie die Vögelein.

wedelnv.

As the dog jumped, it tried to flap its ears dramatically.

Als der Hund sprang, versuchte er, dramatisch mit den Ohren zu wedeln.

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flap: Examples and translations in context

This is an extremely solid hull touch bundle on its flap.

Dies ist eine extrem stabile Rumpf Touch Bündel auf seine Klappe.

The flap's corner should now be pointing downwards towards you.

Die Ecke der Klappe sollte nun nach unten zu dir zeigen.

Under a flap hides a storage compartment for technology and accessories.

Unter einer Klappe verbirgt sich ein Staufach für Technik und Zubehör.

He preferred his backpack with a fold over flap for extra security.

Er bevorzugte seinen Rucksack mit einer umklappbaren Klappe für zusätzliche Sicherheit.

The flap contained the loudspeaker and thus had an active function.

Die Klappe beinhaltete den Lautsprecher und hatte somit eine aktive Funktion.

Envelope in fair condition with top sides torn at flap.

Umschlag in gutem Zustand mit Top Seiten zerrissen bei Klappe.

Wait until nobody looks, then quickly open the flap.

Warten bis keiner guckt, dann schnell die Klappe öffnen.

To keep its filling power, please flap the pillow regularly.

Um die Füllkraft zu erhalten, klappen Sie das Kissen regelmäßig auf.

See also:

flap valvecat flapmud flap
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