No. 4,452 in German
klappen
To work out, succeed, or function properly.
In a sentence
Es wird schon klappen.
It will work out.
In this sentence, 'klappen' is used to express the idea of something succeeding or working out as intended.
Der Tisch kann zusammengeklappt werden.
The table can be folded together.
Here, 'klappen' is used in the sense of folding objects, often in combination with a prefix like 'zusammen-'.
Hat alles geklappt?
Did everything go as planned?
In this usage, 'klappen' refers to the smooth execution or realization of events or plans.
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