Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/klappōną
Proto-Germanic
Alternative forms
Etymology
Onomatopoeic and influenced by (or related to) verbs such as *klupjaną (“to grip, grasp, clasp”).
Pronunciation
Verb
*klappōną
- To strike or pound (especially two things against each other)
- To make loud noises, especially breathing or pulsating.
- To chatter.
Inflection
Conjugation of *klappōną (weak class 2)