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• Substantiv, das ein plötzliches, scharfes Geräusch (Knacken, Schnappen) bezeichnet, einen Verschluss, der einrastet, oder ein informelles Foto.

A noun referring to a sudden, sharp cracking sound, a fastening device that clicks shut, or an informal photograph.

1. Sudden breaking soundA2formal

   A sharp cracking sound made when something breaks or closes quickly.

   Knacken

   • The branch broke with a loud snap.
   • I heard the snap of the lock closing.
   • The snap of the twig startled the deer.

   Synonymeclackclickcrackpopsnick

2. A2informal

   An informal photograph taken quickly.

   Schnappschuss

   • She took a snap of the sunset.
   • He showed me his holiday snaps.
   • I need to take a snap for my ID card.

   Synonymephotophotographpictureshotsnapshot

3. FastenerB1formal

   A device that fastens clothing with a clicking sound.

   Verschluss

   • The snap on my jacket is broken.
   • She fastened the snap on her purse.
   • The baby's onesie has snaps at the bottom.

   Synonymepopperpress studsnap fastener

4. Period of cold weatherB1informal

   A short period of very cold weather.

   Kälteperiode

   • We had a cold snap in January.
   • The snap brought snow to the region.
   • Plants need protection during a cold snap.

   Synonymecold snapcold spellcold wavefreeze

• Verb, das das plötzliche Zerbrechen oder Reißen von etwas mit einem scharfen Geräusch bezeichnet oder ein abruptes, gereiztes Sprechen oder Reagieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something suddenly with a sharp sound, or to speak or react sharply or angrily.

1. Break suddenlyA2formal

   To break something with a sharp, cracking sound.

   Mit einem Knacken brechen

   • He snapped the pencil in half.
   • The branch snapped under the weight of the snow.
   • She snapped the lock off the suitcase.

   Synonymebreakcrackfracturepopsplit

2. Make a sharp soundA2formal

   To produce a sudden, sharp sound, often by moving fingers or a whip.

   Schnalzen

   • He snapped his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
   • The whip snapped loudly in the air.
   • She snapped the lid shut on the box.

   Synonymeclackclickcrackpop

3. Speak angrilyB1informal

   To speak in a sharp, irritable, or angry manner.

   Scharf antworten

   • She snapped at him for being late.
   • He snapped, 'I don't have time for this!'
   • The teacher snapped at the noisy students.

   Synonymebarkgrowllash outretortsnarl

   Antonymecomplimentpraisesoothe

4. Take a photographA2informal

   To take a quick photograph, often informally.

   Fotografieren

   • She snapped a photo of the sunset.
   • He snapped a picture of the famous landmark.
   • Tourists were snapping pictures of the street performers.

   Synonymecaptureclickphotographshoottake

5. Lose control emotionallyB2informal

   To suddenly lose emotional control, often due to stress or pressure.

   Die Beherrschung verlieren

   • After months of stress, he finally snapped.
   • She snapped under the pressure of the exam.
   • He snapped and started shouting at everyone.

   Synonymebreakcome apartcrackfreak outgo to pieceslose it

   Antonymecalmcomposesteady

Phrasal-Variantensnap atsnap offsnap up