Meaning
To clap loudly with both hands, showing strong approval or admiration.
Primary Function
Expressing approval or admiration
Communicative Purpose
To show that one really likes something or agrees with it
Pattern
Mit beiden Händen applaudieren
Core Structure
Mit beiden Händen applaudieren
Função primária
Expressing approval or admiration
Propósito comunicativo
To show that one really likes something or agrees with it
Situações de gatilho
After a great performance, during a speech, following a presentation
Contextos
Theater, Konzerten, Vorträgen, Versammlungen
Padrão
Mit beiden Händen applaudieren
Estrutura central
Mit beiden Händen applaudieren
Slots de substituição
Keine variablen Plätze – die Wendung ist fest.
Colocados típicos
- herzlich
- laut
- kräftig
Substituições comuns
- mit beiden Händen klatschen (less formal)
- mit beiden Händen jubeln (different expression)
Erros comuns
Using singular 'Hand' instead of 'beiden Händen'; incorrect word order like 'beiden Händen mit applaudieren'
Similar / contraste
Beifall klatschen, Beifall geben, laut applaudieren
Interferências
English speakers may translate literally as "with both hands applaud" which sounds unnatural; prefer "clap with both hands". Learners may confuse "applaudieren" with "klatschen".
Família do chunk
- Beifall klatschen
- laut applaudieren
- kräftig applaudieren
Nuance
Emphasizes particularly enthusiastic and intense clapping compared to simple clapping.
Efeito pragmático
Signals strong approval and enthusiasm for a performance.
Dica de memória
both hands applause
Nota
Wird häufig nach einer besonders beeindruckenden Vorstellung verwendet.
Upgrade path
mit nachdrücklichem Applaus reagieren
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