pat

• Beschreibt etwas, das perfekt passt oder in einer Situation angemessen ist, oft so, dass es zu schnell oder einstudiert wirkt.

Describes something that is exactly right or appropriate for a situation, often in a way that seems too quick or rehearsed.

1. Superficially plausibleC1formal

   Seeming true or correct but only in a shallow or unconvincing way.

   Oberflächlich plausibel

   • His explanation was too pat to be believable.
   • She gave a pat answer that didn't address the real issue.
   • The politician's pat response avoided the difficult questions.

   Synonymefacileglibshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficialunconvincing

   Antonymeconsidereddeepprofoundthoroughthoughtful

2. Exactly suitedC1formal

   Perfectly appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

   Genau passend

   • Her comment was pat for the occasion.
   • He had a pat phrase ready for every argument.
   • The solution seemed pat, as if it had been prepared in advance.

   Synonymeappositeappropriateaproposaptfelicitousfittingpertinentsuitablewell timed

   Antonymeimproperinappropriateinaptunfittingunsuitable

• Adverb, das 'im genau richtigen Moment' oder 'auf perfekt passende Weise' bedeutet. Wird oft in der Wendung 'to have something down pat' verwendet, was bedeutet, etwas perfekt zu beherrschen oder auswendig zu können.

An adverb meaning 'at exactly the right moment' or 'in a way that is perfectly suitable or appropriate.' It is often used in the phrase 'to have something down pat,' meaning to know or remember something perfectly.

1. Completely or perfectlyB2informal

   In a way that is exactly right, often used to describe knowing or having something ready.

   Perfekt oder genau

   • She had her speech down pat after practicing all week.
   • He knows the entire route pat from memory.
   • The comedian had his jokes down pat for the show.

   Synonymeexactlyflawlesslyperfectlypreciselyto perfection

• Substantiv, das den Laut bezeichnet, der bei einem leichten Schlag entsteht, oder eine leichte Berührung bzw. ein sanftes Streicheln mit der Hand.

A noun referring to the sound produced by a gentle blow, or a light touch or stroke with the hand.

1. Gentle soundA2formal

   The sound made by a light, gentle blow or tap.

   Leises Klopfen

   • I heard a soft pat on the window.
   • The pat of rain on the roof was soothing.
   • There was a gentle pat as the cat jumped down.

   Synonymeraptap

2. Light touch or strokeA2formal

   A gentle, friendly touch or stroke, often with the hand.

   Sanfte Berührung

   • She gave the dog a reassuring pat on the head.
   • He felt a pat on his shoulder from behind.
   • A pat on the back is a sign of encouragement.

   Synonymecaressdabstroketaptouch

   Antonymebangblowhitknockpunchslapsmackstrikethumpwhack

• Verb, das ein leichtes Klopfen oder Schlagen mit der Hand bezeichnet, oft als Zeichen von Zuneigung, Zustimmung oder um etwas glatt zu streichen.

A verb used to indicate the act of tapping or striking something gently, often with the hand, as a gesture of affection, approval, or to flatten something.

1. Touch gently and affectionatelyA2informal

   To tap or squeeze someone or something lightly and affectionately, often as a sign of fondness or encouragement.

   Sanft streicheln

   • She patted the dog on the head.
   • He patted her gently on the shoulder to comfort her.
   • The mother patted her child's cheek lovingly.

   Synonymecaressclapdabfondlestroketaptouch

   Antonymehitpunchslapstrike

2. Strike lightlyB1formal

   To hit something or someone with a light, quick motion, often to flatten, shape, or remove something.

   Leicht klopfen

   • He patted the dough into a flat circle.
   • She patted the dust off her clothes.
   • The chef patted the steak dry with a paper towel.

   Synonymeclapdabtap

   Antonymebeatpoundthump