unbreakable clarity

Thanks for voluteering Claudia & Mel.

ღBeautifulDisaster

Same here!

Chris

Thanks, but it looks like we're good for German volunteers at the moment.

your creation

German is popular round here!

Thanks for everyone helping out, it can turn out to be very useful.

kiamay

I have a language question, but mainly I need English native speakers... if this is not the right place, feel free to slap me on the wrist!

So, I need an English expression/equivalent for something which is called akademisches Klopfen in Germany. The direct translation would be academic knocking. I'm not sure if that is even a tradition that exists elsewhere and I can't find it via google, so I thought I'd ask here.

It refers to a form of applause given by a usually academic audience (mostly at universities) after a speech, a lecture etc. People knock on tables a few times instead of clapping.

Can anyone help?

Karma Police

I don't think there is a good transaltion for that since it's a German thing. I guess you would have to make a descriptive translation and explain it.

kiamay

I thought so. The only thing is I don't need it in a written text, but for everyday use... will have to think about it.

BoneLady

I didn't even know there was a word for it.

TimTim_Boy

If you need more for dutch , i'd like to apply aswell

your creation

Thanks for offering but you need to be a member of 6 months before you can be added to the list. You just come back when you have been

TimTim_Boy

Technicly, I joined in august 2009, well i guess that doesnt count since i haven't post untill yesterday =P

your creation

Sorry I didn't notice your join date as I just saw you post yesterday. Though if you really only joined yesterday I would say 6 months from then, or thereabouts, to make sure you are familiar with and will be around often

Thank you for volunteering still

TimTim_Boy

Oh, you're welcome, I'll be glad to help in 6 months

your creation

for being around in a few months!

TimTim_Boy

You won't get rid of me that fast