Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/klappōną
Proto-Germanic
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editCognate with Proto-Slavic *klepati. Onomatopoeic and influenced by (or related to) verbs such as *klupjaną (“to grip, grasp, clasp”). Possibly of denominative origin *klappaz (“a hit, clap”) + *-ōną
Pronunciation
editVerb
edit*klappōną
- To clap, strike or pound (especially two things against each other)
- To make loud noises, especially breathing or pulsating.
- To chatter.
Inflection
editConjugation of *klappōną (weak class 2)