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applause
Das ist, wenn viele Menschen gemeinsam klatschen, um zu zeigen, dass ihnen etwas gefällt.
The German word "Beifall" is a noun meaning "applause" or "approval". It is composed of two parts:
- "Bei" - a preposition or prefix meaning "by" or "with"
- "Fall" - meaning "case" or "event"
In this compound, it refers to "making a case with" approval or support, i.e., expressing positive response, typically by clapping.
Similar words:
- Applaus (applause)
- Zustimmung (approval)
- Bejahung (affirmation)
Difference:
- Beifall specifically refers to audible approval, like clapping.
- Zustimmung is broader, meaning agreement or consent, often not expressed aloud.
- Applaus is a direct borrowing from English, synonymous with Beifall but sometimes perceived as more formal or theatrical.
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Examples
Die Schauspieler freuen sich über den großen Beifall.noun
The actors are happy about the great applause.
Die Schauspielerin freut sich über den Beifall des Publikums.noun
The actress is pleased with the applause of the audience.
Alle spenden begeistert Beifall.noun
Everyone enthusiastically gives applause.
Lauter Beifall ertönt im Saal.noun
Loud applause resounds in the hall.
Alle applaudieren, und lauter Beifall erfüllt den Saal.noun
Everyone applauds, and loud applause fills the hall.
Ohne den Beifall fühlte sich der Sänger unsicher.noun
Without the applause the singer felt insecure.
Der Beifall dauerte nur wenige Sekunden.noun
The applause lasted only a few seconds.
Ohne Beifall fühlte sich der Sänger etwas enttäuscht.noun
Without applause the singer felt somewhat disappointed.
Ohne Beifall verließ der Sänger die Bühne.noun
Without applause the singer left the stage.
Der Beifall für die Tänzer dauerte minutenlang.noun
The applause for the dancers lasted for minutes.
Nach dem Konzert war der Beifall wirklich verdient.noun
After the concert the applause was really deserved.
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