Klacks

[DWS]

Hi, I am reading up on Ernst Leverkus and would like to know why he chose the nick-name Klacks. Can someone explain this for me please.

[DWS]

[strichzwojan]

It is said to be a typical answer of him, when he was asked to to something. Ist doch ein Klacks... which means no problem or easy peasy

[töff-töff]

Hello, Ernst Leverkus was an experienced motorcyclist and a long-time editor for the magazine *Das Motorrad*. When it came to motorcycle repairs, he reportedly often said—both in his private life and at the editorial office—"Das ist nur ein Klacks" (It's just a *Klacks*), meaning it was a mere trifle. As a result, he earned the nickname "Klacks" among his friends and colleagues.

Best regards, schorsch-2

[DWS]

Thank you both for your replies, I appreciate it.  I thought that might be the case as one on-line translation program gave it as 'Piece of Cake' a similar meaning. I now know a bit more about Klacks.
Thank you.

[strichzwojan]

BTW: Klacks is very close to Klecks, which means "small amount", just a little bit of something.

Ein Klecks Sahne: a little bit of cream
Ein Vogelklecks: a spot of birdshit...

Jan

[Borgward]

"Klacks" is also the typical sound BMW motorcycles make when shifting gears...

[strichzwojan]

The book, that never made it to the publishers...

"Klonk, working on BMW-Einzylinder-gearboxes..."

[Eppo]

Kennt noch jemand seinen Namensvetter: Klink?

[kahlo]

"Klacks" is also the typical sound BMW motorcycles make when shifting gears...

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