rattle in Dutch
rattle in Dutch is rammelaar, ratel, gerammel — rattle means to make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
rattle in Dutch
rammelaar
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
ratel
gerammel
Rattling sound.
geratel
Rattling sound.
geratel
(now, rare) Noisy, rapid talk; babble. [from 17th c.]
ratelaar
A noisy, senseless talker; a jabberer. [from 17th c.]
ratelen
alarmeren
(transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.
verontrusten
(transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.
rammelen
To drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering.
ratelen
To drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering.
What does "rattle" mean?
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verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
"The old windows rattled every time a truck passed."
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verb To unsettle or unnerve someone, making them lose composure.
"The tough question clearly rattled the candidate."
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noun A baby's toy that makes a shaking noise, or any object that produces that kind of noise.
"She shook the rattle to soothe the crying baby."
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noun A rapid series of short, sharp sounds.
"A rattle from the engine told him something was loose."
rattle in a sentence
- The old windows rattled every time a truck passed.
- She rattled the tin to see if any coins were left inside.
- The tough question clearly rattled the candidate.
- Don't let his sarcasm rattle you.
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "rattle" in Dutch?
"rattle" in Dutch is rammelaar, ratel, gerammel. rattle means: To make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.
How do you use "rattle" in a sentence?
Example: "The old windows rattled every time a truck passed." In Dutch, "rattle" is rammelaar, ratel, gerammel.
Are there other ways to say "rattle" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "rattle": rammelaar, ratel, gerammel, geratel, ratelaar, ratelen.
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