glappen

Glappen is a Dutch word that translates to "to slip" or "to slide" in English. It is commonly used to describe the act of something falling or sliding down a surface, often unintentionally. The term can be applied to various contexts, including physical objects, people, or even abstract concepts. For example, a person might glappen on a wet floor, causing them to slip and fall. In a more figurative sense, one might say that a situation or idea glappen, meaning it slips out of control or becomes less stable. The word is part of the Dutch language and is used in everyday conversation to describe such occurrences.