kloppen

This is the 2153rd most frequent Dutch word.


kloppen

To knock; to beat; to be correct.


Here, 'kloppen' means 'to be correct' or 'to be accurate'.

De klok klopt niet.

The clock is not correct.


In this context, 'kloppen' means 'to knock'.

Ik klop op de deur.

I knock on the door.


Here, 'kloppen' indicates that something is consistent or logical.

Het verhaal klopt.

The story makes sense.