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applause
Clapping with the hands to express approval, enthusiasm, or recognition, especially after a performance or speech. A synonym is 'Applaus' (applause).
Nach dem beeindruckenden Konzert gab es minutenlangen, tosenden Beifall.
After the impressive concert, there was minutes of thunderous applause.
'Beifall' (applause/approval) is a noun that is used almost exclusively in the singular because it is considered uncountable. You say 'viel Beifall' (much applause/a lot of approval), but not 'viele Beifälle'.
Der Künstler erhielt nach seiner Rede viel Beifall vom Publikum.
The artist received a lot of applause from the audience after his speech.
The word is made up of 'bei-' and '-fall'. The prefix 'bei-' expresses approval here, similar to in 'beitragen' (to contribute) or 'beistimmen' (to agree).
Sein mutiger Einsatz fand überall Beifall.
His courageous commitment met with approval everywhere.
To describe the intensity of the clapping, 'Beifall' (applause) is often combined with adjectives such as 'tosend' (thunderous), 'stürmisch' (stormy/enthusiastic), 'kräftig' (strong), or 'langanhaltend' (long-lasting).
Nach dem Ende der Oper gab es kräftigen Beifall für die Sänger.
After the end of the opera, there was strong applause for the singers.
In the figurative meaning of approval, 'Beifall' (approval) is often used in the fixed expressions 'Beifall finden' (to meet with approval) or 'Beifall ernten' (to win/receive approval).
Ihre Idee, eine neue Software einzuführen, fand bei den Kollegen sofort Beifall.
Her idea to introduce new software immediately met with approval from her colleagues.
criticism / review
'die Kritik' and 'der Beifall' form a clear contrast here. 'Kritik' shows that someone sees mistakes or weaknesses and says so. 'Beifall' shows approval, recognition, or enthusiasm, often through clapping. In a figurative sense, 'Beifall' can also simply mean positive support. So if someone gives a speech, they may receive 'Kritik' if people disagree, or 'Beifall' if they approve.
Für ihre Rede bekam die Schülerin langen Beifall.
The student received long applause for her speech.
Nach der Sitzung gab es Kritik an der schlechten Planung.
After the meeting, there was criticism of the poor planning.