Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/klappōną

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Germanic

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Etymology

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Cognate 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

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑp.pɔː.nɑ̃/

Verb

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*klappōną

  1. To clap, strike or pound (especially two things against each other)
  2. To make loud noises, especially breathing or pulsating.
  3. To chatter.

Inflection

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Descendants

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