Schlappe

dieNoun

defeat; setback

English translations

  1. 01

    defeat

  2. 02

    setback

  3. 03

    slap

Word details

German meaning
Eine Ohrfeige; umgangssprachlich auch für Niederlage oder Misserfolg.
English meaning
Slap / Defeat
Synonym
Niederlage, Misserfolg
German example
Er bekam eine Schlappe für sein freches Benehmen. / Die Mannschaft erlitt eine bittere Schlappe.
English example
He got a slap for his cheeky behavior. / The team suffered a bitter defeat.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Schlappe
Plural Form
die Schlappen

Example sentences with “Schlappe”

  1. Die Niederlage war eine herbe Schlappe für das Team. (The defeat was a bitter setback for the team.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Schlappe?

The plural is 'Schlappen'. It is a feminine noun (die Schlappe).