
plappern
to chatter
To talk in a lively, fast way, often without thinking much and usually about fairly unimportant things.
Die Kinder plapperten den ganzen Nachmittag über ihre Ferien.
The children chattered about their vacation all afternoon.
to chatter
plappern – plapperte – hat geplappert
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to chatter
To talk in a lively, fast way, often without thinking much and usually about fairly unimportant things.
Die Kinder plapperten den ganzen Nachmittag über ihre Ferien.
The children chattered about their vacation all afternoon.
| ich | plappere plappre |
|---|---|
| du | plapperst |
| er/sie/es | plappert |
| wir | plappern |
| ihr | plappert |
| sie | plappern |
| ich | plapperte |
|---|---|
| du | plappertest |
| er/sie/es | plapperte |
| wir | plapperten |
| ihr | plappertet |
| sie | plapperten |
| ich | habe geplappert |
|---|---|
| du | hast geplappert |
| er/sie/es | hat geplappert |
| wir | haben geplappert |
| ihr | habt geplappert |
| sie | haben geplappert |
| du | plapper! plappere!, plappre! |
|---|---|
| ihr | plappert! |
| Sie | plappern Sie! |
| ich | hatte geplappert |
|---|---|
| du | hattest geplappert |
| er/sie/es | hatte geplappert |
| wir | hatten geplappert |
| ihr | hattet geplappert |
| sie | hatten geplappert |
| ich | werde plappern |
|---|---|
| du | wirst plappern |
| er/sie/es | wird plappern |
| wir | werden plappern |
| ihr | werdet plappern |
| sie | werden plappern |
| ich | plappere plappre |
|---|---|
| du | plapperst |
| er/sie/es | plappere plappre |
| wir | plappern |
| ihr | plappert |
| sie | plappern |
Used for reported speech.
| ich | plapperte |
|---|---|
| du | plappertest |
| er/sie/es | plapperte |
| wir | plapperten |
| ihr | plappertet |
| sie | plapperten |
Used for wishes and “would”.
| infinitive | plappern |
|---|---|
| with zu | zu plappern |
| present participle | plappernd |
| past participle | geplappert |
'Plappern' (to chatter) is mainly used in informal speech. Depending on the context, it can sound affectionate and friendly or slightly critical when someone talks too much and without pausing.
Die kleine Nichte plapperte fröhlich von ihrem neuen Fahrrad.
The little niece happily chattered about her new bicycle.
Er plapperte den ganzen Abend, obwohl niemand danach gefragt hatte.
He chattered all evening, even though no one had asked him anything.
'Plappern' (to chatter) is often used with adverbs such as 'munter' (cheerfully), 'fröhlich' (happily), or 'ununterbrochen' (without stopping). The expression 'vor sich hinplappern' (to chatter away to oneself) is also very common.
Die Freundinnen plapperten munter über ihre Reise.
The friends chatted cheerfully about their trip.
Im Nebenzimmer plapperte jemand vor sich hin.
Someone was chattering away to themselves in the next room.
When the topic is mentioned, 'plappern' (to chatter) is often followed by 'über' (about) with the accusative. Without a stated topic, 'plappern' can also simply describe the act of talking itself.
Die Schüler plapperten über den bevorstehenden Ausflug.
The students chattered about the upcoming excursion.
Während der Zugfahrt plapperte sie ohne Pause.
She chattered without stopping during the train ride.