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applause
The sound made by clapping hands to express approval, enthusiasm, or recognition, usually after a performance, speech, or achievement.
Nach dem Theaterstück gab es langanhaltenden Applaus für die Schauspieler.
After the play, there was long-lasting applause for the actors.
The word 'Applaus' (applause) is used almost exclusively in the singular, even when many people are clapping. The plural form 'die Applause' is very rare and sounds unnatural.
Am Ende der Vorstellung gab es viel Applaus.
At the end of the performance, there was a lot of applause.
You can not only 'bekommen' (receive) applause, but also actively 'spenden' (give) or 'geben' (give) it. A person or group that applauds 'spendet Applaus' (gives applause).
Das Publikum spendete nach dem Konzert begeistert Applaus.
After the concert, the audience gave enthusiastic applause.
To describe the strength of the applause, adjectives such as 'groß' (big), 'laut' (loud), 'stürmisch' (thunderous), 'tosend' (roaring), or 'langanhaltend' (long-lasting) are often used.
Die Band wurde mit tosendem Applaus auf der Bühne empfangen.
The band was welcomed onto the stage with roaring applause.
applause
'der Applaus' and 'der Beifall' mean almost the same thing in normal usage: people clap to show approval or recognition. Both words fit well after a concert, a speech, or a performance. 'Applaus' is very common in everyday language; 'Beifall' sounds a bit more formal, but not unnatural. If you really mean clapping, the two words can usually be used interchangeably.
Nach dem letzten Lied bekam die Sängerin langen Applaus.
After the last song, the singer received long applause.
Für seine kurze Rede erhielt der Bürgermeister viel Beifall.
The mayor received a lot of applause for his short speech.