A round of applause
Definition
An alternative singular form, partially assimilated into daily language, used to denote a single act of showing approval or a single audible burst of hand clapping; although standard modern academic norms consider the plural 'aplauze' as the primary form used collectively, the singular form 'aplauz' is frequently encountered in theatrical or television jargon and fixed phrases to request an immediate reaction from the audience.
Bilingual Equivalents
- A round of applause
- Single clap
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter structural noun, alternative singular form with standard case endings shared with the plural variant. |
| Formation | Modern morphological back-formation deduced from the widely used collective plural form. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈplauz] |
| Source | Lexicon of Contemporary Romanian Word Forms and Spoken Language Trends |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Prezentatorul emisiunii a cerut un ultim aplauz pentru concurentul care a părăsit competiția în această seară.
EN: The show's host asked for one last round of applause for the contestant who left the competition tonight.
RO: Un singur aplauz izolat s-a auzit din spatele sălii, rupând tăcerea solemnă instalată după terminarea concertului.
EN: A single isolated clap was heard from the back of the hall, breaking the solemn silence that settled after the concert ended.
RO: Regizorul a considerat că acel aplauz spontan din timpul repetițiilor a fost cel mai sincer feedback primit de echipă.
EN: The director considered that spontaneous applause during rehearsals to be the most honest feedback the team received.
Idioms & Phrases
Un ropot de aplauz / A burst of applause
RO: Manifestare bruscă, intensă și concentrată de bătăi din palme declanșată instantaneu de spectatori.
EN: A sudden, intense, and concentrated manifestation of hand clapping instantly triggered by the spectators.
Cerere de aplauz / Call for applause
RO: Tehnică de animație publică folosită de moderatori pentru a ridica nivelul de energie din platou.
EN: A public animation technique used by moderators to raise the energy level inside the studio.
Aplauz de complezență / Polite structural clap
RO: Un singur gest formal de aprobare oferit din politețe, fără a implica o admirație reală față de performanță.
EN: A single formal gesture of approval offered out of politeness, without implying genuine admiration for the performance.
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