abknallen
The English phrase "pop off" can be translated into German as abknallen.
abknallen is a phrase used to describe the act of firing a gun or making a sudden, loud noise that resembles a gunshot.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the root verb knallen, which means to make a loud, cracking or popping sound.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of abknallen is abgeknallt, which is used to express that something was "fired off" or "popped off".
Did you know?
- If you use abknallen in a slang context, it can sometimes be used colloquially to mean 'to kill' someone, similar to the English 'to pop' someone.
- Because knallen is so rhythmic, it is frequently used in German children's songs to represent the sound of percussion or clapping.
- The root knallen is also used for the sound of a person snapping their fingers, making it a versatile onomatopoeic verb.
Examples in context
- Er hat im Spiel richtig abgeräumt!He really popped off in the game!
- Die Band hat gestern richtig geknallt!The band totally popped off yesterday!
- Wenn er anfängt zu tanzen, dann flippt er richtig aus!When he starts to dance, he really pops off!
- Bei der Feier hat sie richtig die Sau rausgelassen!She totally popped off at the party!
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are at a shooting range.
- LauraKannst du bitte nicht so laut abknallen?Can you please not pop off so loudly?
- MaximilianIch kann nichts dafür, die Waffe ist laut.I can't help it, the gun is loud.
- LauraDu erschreckst mich jedes Mal.You scare me every time.
- MaximilianTut mir leid, Laura, ich höre auf damit.I'm sorry, Laura, I'll stop doing that.
