tapping

ˈtæpɪŋ
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Translation of tapping into German,

Adjective

1.

sound

making a light, repetitive sound or action
  • The tapping noise kept me awake all night.Das klopfende Geräusch hielt mich die ganze Nacht wach.
2.

touch

using a light touch
leicht antippend sanft antippend mit leichter Berührung durch leichtes Antippen verursacht
  • She felt a tapping sensation on her shoulder.Sie spürte an ihrer Schulter eine leicht antippende Berührung.

Noun

1.

actions

light hitting action or the sound it makes
  • The tapping on the window kept me awake.Das Klopfen am Fenster hielt mich wach.
2.

liquid extraction

process of drawing liquid from a container
  • The tapping of the keg will start at the party tonight..Das Zapfen des Fasses beginnt heute Abend auf der Party
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Expressions with tapping: examples in English and translations in German

Telefonüberwachung
The journalist discovered that telephone tapping had been used during the investigation.
Telefonüberwachung
Phone tapping is illegal without a court order.
Tischklopfen
He used table tapping to create a rhythmic pattern.
mitreißend
rhythmisch
The band played a toe-tapping tune that got everyone dancing.
selbstschneidend
selbstgewindeschneidend
The self-tapping screw made installation quick and easy.

Synonyms and analogies of tapping in English

Examples of tapping in a sentence

  • The tapping rain was soothing to hear.
  • The tapping noise was coming from the window.
  • He felt a tapping on his back.
  • I heard tapping from the hallway.
  • The tapping of rain soothed me to sleep.
  • The tapping of maple trees is a spring tradition.
tap
tæp
tapped
Verb
1.

light hit

tr./intr.
hit something lightly and quickly
tr./intr.
  • She tapped the table with her pen.Sie klopfte mit ihrem Stift auf den Tisch.
2.

resources

tr.
access and use a resource or opportunity
tr.
  • The company tapped into new markets.Das Unternehmen erschloss neue Märkte.
Noun
1.

fluid control

UK
device controlling fluid flow from a pipe
UK
  • Turn the tap to stop the water.Drehen Sie den Hahn, um das Wasser zu stoppen.
2.

gentle touch

gentle blow or stroke
leichter Klopfer sanfter Schlag sanfter Klaps
  • He gave the door a tap to close it.Er gab der Tür einen leichten Klopfer, um sie zu schließen.

Expressions with tap: examples in English and translations in German

on tapadj.
vom Fass
The bar has several craft beers on tap.
eingeben
eintippen
She tapped in her password to access the account.
anzapfen
nutzen
They managed to tap into the local network to get faster internet.
abklopfen
aufgeben
The fighter had to tap out to avoid injury.
Antippen an der Schulter
She felt a tap on the shoulder and turned around.
bremsen
He had to tap the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front.

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

Noun
Klopfenn.

His constant tapping on the desk during class is driving me crazy today.

Sein ständiges Klopfen auf dem Tisch im Unterricht treibt mich heute zur Weißglut.

dasAntippennn.

Scrolling up and tapping with the finger are of course still possible.

Anheben und Antippen mit dem Finger ist natürlich weiterhin möglich.

dieErschließungnf.

The tool is specificly designed for tapping in soft aluminium.

Das Tool ist gezielt für die Erschließung in weichem Aluminium entworfen.

dasErschließennn.

Self-learning systems reduce the programming effort and enable the tapping of new tasks and areas of application.

Selbstlernende Systeme reduzieren den Programmieraufwand und ermöglichen das Erschließen neuer Aufgabenstellungen und Anwendungsbereiche.

dasGewindebohrennn.

For tapping without a compensation chuck, pocket milling and falling contours.

Vom Gewindebohren ohne Ausgleichsfutter über Taschenfräsen bis hin zu fallenden Konturen.

dasAnzapfennn.

The trees show marks on their trunks from years of tapping.

Die Bäume zeigen Spuren an ihren Stämmen vom jahrelangen Anzapfen.

derAbstichnm.

Shut-off and/or control element for tapping molten metal melts from a metallurgical container.

Schliess- und/oder Regelorgan für den Abstich flüssiger Metallschmelze aus einem metallurgischen Gefäss.

derZapfennm.

Device for tapping beer from containers, especially from kegs.

Vorrichtung zum Zapfen von Bier aus Behältern, insbesondere Dosen.

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Other translations for tapping:

  • Abklopfenn.
  • Anbohrennn.
  • Geklopfenn.
  • Mithörenn.
  • Punktierennn.

tapping: Examples and translations in context

Your tapping on the table during meetings is driving everyone crazy here.

Dein Klopfen auf den Tisch in Besprechungen macht hier alle verrückt.

The repetitive sound of tapping on the desk began to annoy everyone.

Das wiederholte Klopfen auf dem Schreibtisch fing an, alle zu nerven.

His constant tapping on the desk during meetings drives his colleagues dotty.

Sein ständiges Klopfen auf dem Schreibtisch in Besprechungen macht seine Kollegen wahnsinnig.

His constant tapping on the desk was maddening during the meeting.

Sein ständiges Klopfen auf den Tisch war während der Besprechung unerträglich.

It was a soft knocking, almost like someone tapping gently.

Es war ein leises Pochen, fast wie ein sanftes Klopfen.

The incessant tapping on her window was a disturbance bordering on molestation.

Das ständige Klopfen an ihrem Fenster war eine Störung, die an Belästigung grenzte.

As he walked, the tapping of his walking cane echoed in the quiet alley.

Beim Gehen hallte das Klopfen seines Gehstocks in der stillen Gasse wider.

If you are unable to speak please signal by tapping the phone.

Wenn Sie nicht sprechen können, klopfen Sie bitte auf das Telefon.

See also:

self-tapping screwtoe-tappingphone tappingtelephone tappingtapping up
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