No. 2,150 in Dutch
klap
"Blow" or "slap."
In a sentence
Hij gaf een harde klap op de tafel.
He gave a hard slap on the table.
In this sentence, 'klap' is used to mean a physical impact or strike.
Ze hoorde een klap toen de deur dichtviel.
She heard a bang when the door slammed shut.
Here, 'klap' refers to a loud sound or noise.
De klap van zijn ontslag kwam hard aan.
The shock of his dismissal hit hard.
In this instance, 'klap' is metaphorical, expressing an emotional or impactful event.
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