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How do you say "applause" in German?
der Applaus
In German, "applause" is der Applaus.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ah-PLOWSS', stress on the second syllable, with 'au' as an ow sound.
Grammar notes
der Applaus is masculine. Plural: der Applaus.
Example sentence
Der Applaus erfüllte das Theater.
The applause filled the theatre.
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How to remember der Applaus
Der Applaus is a clear cognate of English applause, just trimmed by one syllable.
Related words
- harmony die Harmonie
- chorus der Refrain
- verse der Vers
- instrument das Instrument
- band die Band
- album das Album
- audience das Publikum
- saxophone das Saxophon
- cello das Cello
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Questions about der Applaus
How do you say "applause" in German?
In German, "applause" is der Applaus. It is a noun.
Is der Applaus masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Applaus is masculine. Plural: der Applaus.
How is der Applaus used in a sentence?
Use der Applaus as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Applaus erfüllte das Theater. (The applause filled the theatre.).
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