noun🔗ShareZapfenA tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask."The winemaker used a tap to seal the vent in the oak cask. "Der Winzer benutzte einen Zapfen, um die Öffnung in dem Eichenfass zu verschließen.utensilitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWasserhahn, HahnA device used to dispense liquids."The water tap in the kitchen is dripping. "Der Wasserhahn in der Küche tropft.deviceutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZapfhahn, FassbierLiquor drawn through a tap; hence, a certain kind or quality of liquor."a liquor of the same tap"ein Bier vom selben FassdrinkfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchank, ZapfhahnA place where liquor is drawn for drinking."After soccer practice, the boys went to the neighborhood tap for a beer. "Nach dem Fußballtraining gingen die Jungen in den Schank in der Nachbarschaft, um ein Bier zu trinken.drinkplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGewindebohrerA device used to cut an internal screw thread. (External screw threads are cut with a die.)"The machinist used a tap to create the internal threads on the bolt. "Der Maschinist benutzte einen Gewindebohrer, um die Innengewinde an der Schraube zu erstellen.devicemachinetechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnschluss, AbzweigungA connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it."The system was barely keeping pressure due to all of the ill-advised taps along its length."Das System hielt den Druck kaum aufrecht, aufgrund all der unüberlegten Anschlüsse entlang seiner Länge.utilitytechnicalelectricenergydevicemachineindustrybuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbhörenAn interception of communication by authority."The school's new communication system has a tap, allowing the principal to monitor student emails. "Das neue Kommunikationssystem der Schule hat eine Abhöreinrichtung, die es dem Schulleiter ermöglicht, die E-Mails der Schüler zu überwachen.governmentlawpolicecommunicationtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbhörgerätA device used to listen in secretly on telephone calls."The detective used a tap to listen to the suspect's phone calls. "Der Detektiv benutzte ein Abhörgerät, um die Telefonate des Verdächtigen abzuhören.technologyelectronicsdevicecommunicationpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePunktionA procedure that removes fluid from a body cavity."abdominal tap"BauchpunktionmedicinephysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Wasserhähnen versehenTo furnish with taps."If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!"Wenn wir die Ahornbäume mit Wasserhähnen versehen, können wir Ahornsirup bekommen!utilitybuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnzapfen, abzapfenTo draw off liquid from a vessel."He tapped a new barrel of beer."Er zapfte ein neues Bierfass an.utilitydrinkfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbzapfen, anzapfenTo deplete, especially of a liquid via a tap; to tap out."The students tapped the juice box until it was empty. "Die Schüler zapften die Saftbox an, bis sie leer war.energyamountbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusnutzen, anzapfenTo exploit."Businesses are trying to tap the youth market."Unternehmen versuchen, den Jugendmarkt auszunutzen.businesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbhören, verwanzenTo place a listening or recording device on a telephone or wired connection."The detective tapped the phone line to listen in on the suspect's calls. "Der Detektiv verwanzte die Telefonleitung, um die Anrufe des Verdächtigen abzuhören.technologycommunicationelectronicsdevicepolicelawinternetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbhören, anzapfenTo intercept a communication without authority."He was known to tap cable television."Es war bekannt, dass er Kabelfernsehen abhörte.communicationinternettechnologylawpolicegovernmentmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGewinde schneidenTo cut an internal screw thread."Tap an M3 thread all the way through the hole."Schneiden Sie ein M3-Gewinde ganz durch das Loch.technicalmachineindustryworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTippen, aufdeckenTo turn or flip a card or playing piece to remind players that it has already been used that turn (by analogy to "tapping," in the sense of drawing on to the point of temporary exhaustion, the resources or abilities represented by the card)."The student tapped the flashcard to mark it as learned. "Der Schüler deckte die Karteikarte auf, um sie als gelernt zu markieren.gameactionentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnzapfen, schnorrenTo cadge, borrow or beg."My friend often taps his parents for money to go out with his friends. "Mein Freund schnorrt oft bei seinen Eltern nach Geld, um mit seinen Freunden auszugehen.aidfinancebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblassenTo drain off fluid by paracentesis."The doctor tapped the patient's abdomen to drain excess fluid. "Der Arzt ließ den Bauch des Patienten ab, um überschüssige Flüssigkeit abzulassen.medicinephysiologyanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden für eine Position vorschlagen, ernennenTo advance someone for a post or job, or for membership of a club."Trump interviewed Mueller for FBI job day before he was tapped for special counsel."Trump befragte Mueller für den FBI-Job, einen Tag bevor er zum Sonderermittler ernannt wurde.joborganizationbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTipp, KlapsA gentle or slight blow; a light rap; a pat."When Steve felt a tap on his shoulder, he turned around."Als Steve einen Klaps auf seine Schulter spürte, drehte er sich um.actionsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTippen, AntippenThe act of touching a touch screen."My sister made a quick tap on the tablet's screen to answer the question. "Meine Schwester tippte schnell auf den Bildschirm des Tablets, um die Frage zu beantworten.technologycomputinginternetcommunicationdeviceelectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbsatz, SohleA piece of leather fastened upon the bottom of a boot or shoe in repairing or renewing the sole or heel."The cobbler carefully attached the tap to the worn-out heel of the shoe. "Der Schuster befestigte sorgfältig den Absatz an dem abgenutzten Absatz des Schuhs.materialwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZapfenstreichA signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed; usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo."The tap was sounded at 9:45 PM, signaling that it was time for everyone to turn off the lights and go to bed. "Der Zapfenstreich wurde um 21:45 Uhr geblasen, was signalisierte, dass es Zeit für alle war, die Lichter auszuschalten und ins Bett zu gehen.militarycommunicationsignalsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZungen- oder AlveolartippA consonant sound made by a single muscle contraction, such as the sound [ɾ] in the standard American English pronunciation of body."The tap at the beginning of the word "better" is a single, quick consonant sound. "Der Zungen- oder Alveolartipp am Anfang des Wortes „better“ ist ein einzelner, schneller Konsonantenlaut.phoneticslanguagelinguisticssoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLeicht klopfen, tippenTo strike lightly."She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention."Sie tippte ihm auf die Schulter, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTippen, klopfenTo touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface (usually) repeatedly."He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table."Er war so nervös, dass er anfing, mit den Fingern auf den Tisch zu tippen.bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKlopfen, tippenTo make a sharp noise."The tree, swaying in the breeze, began to tap on the window pane."Der Baum, der sich im Wind wiegte, begann an die Fensterscheibe zu klopfen.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTippen, antippenTo operate an electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) by tapping a specific place on its (capacitive or other) touch screen."To get to the next slide, tap the screen on the bottom right. "Um zur nächsten Folie zu gelangen, tippen Sie unten rechts auf den Bildschirm.technologyelectronicscomputinginternetcommunicationdevicemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestimmen, ernennenTo designate for some duty or for membership, as in 'a tap on the shoulder'."The teacher tapped Sarah on the shoulder to ask her to lead the class discussion. "Der Lehrer bestimmte Sarah, um sie zu bitten, die Klassendiskussion zu leiten.joborganizationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBumsen, fickenTo have sexual intercourse with."I would tap that hot girl over there."Ich würde die heiße Göre da drüben bumsen.sexactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufgeben, abklopfenTo submit to an opponent by tapping one's hand repeatedly."The chess player tapped to signal defeat. "Der Schachspieler gab durch Abklopfen die Niederlage auf.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden zur Aufgabe zwingenTo force (an opponent) to submit."The bully tried to tap the younger student into submission by threatening to beat him up. "Der Schläger versuchte, den jüngeren Schüler durch die Drohung, ihn zu verprügeln, zur Aufgabe zu zwingen.sportactionmilitarywargameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesohlenTo put a new sole or heel on."to tap shoes"Schuhe besohlenwearjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStepptanzA rhythmic dance in which the heels and toes of the dancer's shoes make a series of clicks"The tap dancer practiced her intricate tap routine before the school talent show. "Die Stepptänzerin übte ihre komplizierte Stepptanzroutine vor der Talentshow der Schule.danceentertainmentculturemusicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMalariafieberAn Indian malarial fever."The doctor diagnosed her illness as a tap. "Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihre Krankheit als Malariafieber.medicinediseaseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
