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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.
approval
In a figurative sense, general approval or positive recognition for an idea, an action, or a person.
Sein Vorschlag, die Arbeitszeiten flexibler zu gestalten, fand bei allen Kollegen großen Beifall.
His suggestion to make working hours more flexible met with great approval from all his colleagues.
'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.
approval / consent
Zustimmung and Beifall can both express a positive reaction to an idea or action. Zustimmung mainly refers to agreeing with something, while Beifall also shows recognition or enthusiasm. Zustimmung is appropriate for objective approval, while Beifall is more suitable for a particularly positive response.
Der Vorschlag für einen neuen Pausenraum fand im Team großen Beifall.
The proposal for a new break room received a great deal of approval from the team.
Die Mitglieder gaben ihre Zustimmung zu dem Vorschlag für einen neuen Pausenraum.
The members approved the proposal for a new break room.
