smacking

ˈsmækɪŋ
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Translation of smacking into German,

Noun

1.

sound

sharp, loud sound made by striking something
  • The smacking of the waves against the hull was constant.Das Schlagen der Wellen gegen den Rumpf war konstant
2.

discipline

UK
act of hitting someone, usually a child, with the hand as punishment
UK
  • He received a smacking for breaking the window.Er bekam einen Klaps, weil er das Fenster zerbrochen hatte.
3.

repeated action

RareUK
series of smacks delivered in succession
RareUK
Schläge Prügel m
  • The smacking continued until the noise stopped.Die Schläge hielten an, bis das Geräusch aufhörte.

Adjective

1.

sounds

making a loud, sharp sound like a smack
  • The smacking noise echoed through the room.Das klatschende Geräusch hallte durch den Raum.
2.

very good

UK
strikingly impressive or good
UK
  • The chef prepared a smacking good meal for the guests.Der Koch bereitete ein köstliches Essen für die Gäste zu
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Expressions with smacking: examples in English and translations in German

mit hohem Tempo
rasant
The car raced down the highway at a smacking pace.
köstlich
lecker
The chef prepared a lip-smacking meal for us.

Synonyms and analogies of smacking in English

Examples of smacking in a sentence

  • I heard the smacking of lips nearby.
  • A smacking was administered for the misbehavior.
  • The teacher disapproved of smacking as a form of discipline.
  • The smacking of the waves against the boat was relentless.
  • The smacking from the kitchen signaled the start of dinner preparations.
  • The smacking sound startled everyone nearby.
smack
smæk
Verb
tr.
1.

action

hit someone with an open hand
  • She smacked him on the back.Sie schlug ihm auf den Rücken.
2.

force

put something down with force
  • He smacked the book onto the table.Er knallte das Buch auf den Tisch.
3.

affection

US
kiss with a loud sound
US
  • They smacked each other on the cheek.Sie gaben sich einen lauten Kuss auf die Wange.
Noun
1.

physical blow

sharp blow with an open hand
  • He gave the table a smack.Er gab dem Tisch einen Klaps.
2.

sounds

US
loud sound of a kiss
US
Schmatzer Kussgeräusch Knutschgeräusch
  • She gave him a smack on the cheek.Sie gab ihm einen Schmatzer auf die Wange.
Adverb
1.

forcefully

directly and with force
  • The ball hit him smack in the face.Der Ball traf ihn mitten ins Gesicht
2.

location

US
exactly in a particular place or position
US
  • The ball hit smack in the middle of the target.Der Ball traf genau in die Mitte des Ziels.

Expressions with smack: examples in English and translations in German

genau
mitten
The ball landed right smack in the middle of the field.
schlecht behandeln
schikanieren
The manager would smack around his employees with unreasonable demands.
direkt
mitten
She hit the target smack dab on the bullseye.
niederschlagen
heftig schlagen
He threatened to smack down anyone who opposed him.
Schlag ins Auge
He got a smack in the eye during the fight.
heftig zusammenstoßen
unerwartet kollidieren
He ran smack into the glass door.

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

Noun
dasKlatschennn.

I remember the smacking sound of the door slamming shut behind her.

Ich erinnere mich an das Klatschen der Tür, die hinter ihr zuschlug.

dasGeschmatzenn.

He loots the kitchen cupboard and drags with satisfyingly smacking of his way.

Er plündert den Küchenschrank und zieht mit befriedigendem Geschmatze seines Weges.

derPrügelnm.

That's right, ignore the 'bad' behaviour; no shouting, no smacking, no angry face.

Sie haben richtig gelesen: Ignorieren Sie schlechtes Benehmen. Kein Anschreien, keine Prügel, kein verärgertes Gesicht.

schmatzen

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Frau mit Maske im Gesicht, die Lippen schmatzen - Stock Footage...

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smacking: Examples and translations in context

There was a surprising smacking when the hand met the cheek in disbelief.

Es gab ein überraschendes Klatschen, als die Hand ungläubig auf die Wange traf.

Her thick book landed on the table with a loud smacking that drew attention.

Ihr dickes Buch landete mit einem lauten Klatschen auf dem Tisch und zog Aufmerksamkeit auf sich.

The smacking of the paddle against the water echoed across the still lake.

Das Klatschen des Paddels gegen das Wasser hallte über den stillen See.

The smacking of the basketball against the court was exhilarating to the audience.

Das Klatschen des Basketballs gegen den Boden war für das Publikum aufregend.

A joyful smacking erupted in the kitchen as the chef prepared the perfect dish.

Ein freudiges Klatschen ertönte in der Küche, als der Koch das perfekte Gericht zubereitete.

The smacking of the bat hitting the ball is my favorite sound in baseball.

Das Klatschen des Schlägers, der den Ball trifft, ist mein Lieblingsgeräusch im Baseball.

During the game, the smacking when he struck the opponent proved to be critical.

Während des Spiels war das Klatschen, als er den Gegner traf, entscheidend.

It's like smacking a bear to better understand physical exertion and adrenaline.

Es ist wie einen Bären zu klatschen, um körperliche Anstrengung und Adrenalin besser zu verstehen.

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