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patting

[ˈpʰæɾɪŋ]

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verb

Klopfen, tätscheln

To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

Examples :

"To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."

Um Zuneigung zu zeigen, beschloss er, dem Jungen auf den Kopf zu klopfen.

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verb

Klopfen, tätscheln

To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat

Examples :

"I patted the cookie dough into shape."

Ich klopfte den Keksteig in Form.

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verb

Streicheln, tätscheln

To stroke or fondle (an animal).

Examples :

"Do you want to pat the cat?"

Möchtest du die Katze streicheln?

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verb

Leicht regnen, nieseln

To gently rain.

Examples :

"The gentle rain was patting the window, making a soft, rhythmic sound. "

Der sanfte Regen nieselte gegen das Fenster und erzeugte ein weiches, rhythmisches Geräusch.

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noun

Klopfen, Tätscheln

The act by which something is patted.

Examples :

"The dog enjoyed the patting on his head. "

Der Hund genoss das Klopfen auf seinem Kopf.