schnalzend

clicking; smacking (participle of 'schnalzen').

Word details

German meaning
Ein kurzes, knackendes Geräusch machend, oft mit der Zunge.
English meaning
Clicking
Synonym
klatschend
German example
Sie machte ein schnalzendes Geräusch mit der Zunge, um das Pferd anzutreiben.
English example
She made a clicking sound with her tongue to urge the horse on.

Example sentences with “schnalzend”

  1. Er gab ein schnalzendes Geräusch von sich. (He made a clicking sound.)

Frequently asked questions

How is the participle used as an adjective?

By adding the '-end' ending to the verb stem, it functions as an adjective describing a noun that performs the action (e.g., 'die schnalzende Zunge').