klopfen

/ˈklɔpfn̩/

verb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): klopft
past: klopfte
perfect: hat geklopft

Meaning

to knock
- Jemand klopfte an die Tür.
  
  Someone knocked on the door.
- Jemand klopft an die Tür. Sieh doch bitte nach, wer es ist.
  
  Someone is knocking at the door. Please see who it is.

Similar words

anklopfen

Anklopfen is knocking ON something specifically, like a door, to announce your arrival; klopfen is the general word for knocking or tapping, also used for a heartbeat pounding.

Practice

1 What does klopfen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Jemand ___ an die Tür.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches klopfen?

verb

Last updated 2026-09-16