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No. 8,209 in Dutch

geklapt

"Collapsed" or "clapped" (depending on context).

In a sentence

  • De ventilator heeft vannacht nogal geluid gemaakt; ik denk dat hij is geklapt.

    The fan made quite some noise last night; I think it broke.

    Here, 'geklapt' means 'broke/exploded', indicating a mechanical failure.

  • De handen van het publiek hebben luid geklapt voor de artiesten.

    The audience hands clapped loudly for the performers.

    In this sentence, 'geklapt' refers to the act of clapping hands as applause.

  • De tegenstanders hebben de handen ineen geklapt om samen te werken.

    The opponents clapped their hands together to cooperate.

    Here, 'geklapt' is used in the past tense in the context of hands clapping together, symbolizing unity or collaboration.

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