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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
Applaus and Beifall can both refer to audible clapping after a speech or performance. Applaus emphasizes the sound, while Beifall can also express general approval or recognition of an idea. Use Applaus for clapping and Beifall also in expressions such as „Beifall finden“ (to win approval).
Nach der Rede setzte sofort lauter Applaus ein.
Loud applause began immediately after the speech.
Der neue Vorschlag fand bei den Zuhörern großen Beifall.
The new proposal won widespread approval from the audience.
