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clatter in German

clatter in German is Gepolter, Geklacker, Geklapper — clatter means to make a rapid series of short, sharp banging or rattling sounds.

clatter in German

Gepolter
noun
A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
Geklacker
noun
A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
Geklapper
noun
A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
Gerappel
noun
A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
Klackern
noun
A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
Klappern
noun
A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.
klappern
verb
(intransitive) To make a rattling sound.
poltern
verb
(intransitive) To make a rattling sound.

What does "clatter" mean?

  1. verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp banging or rattling sounds.
    "The pans clattered to the floor when the shelf collapsed."
  2. noun A loud rattling noise made by hard objects knocking together.
    "There was a clatter of dishes from the kitchen."

clatter in a sentence

  • The pans clattered to the floor when the shelf collapsed.
  • Hooves clattered on the cobblestones outside.
  • There was a clatter of dishes from the kitchen.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "clatter" in German?

"clatter" in German is Gepolter, Geklacker, Geklapper. clatter means: To make a rapid series of short, sharp banging or rattling sounds.

How do you use "clatter" in a sentence?

Example: "The pans clattered to the floor when the shelf collapsed." In German, "clatter" is Gepolter, Geklacker, Geklapper.

Are there other ways to say "clatter" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "clatter": Gepolter, Geklacker, Geklapper, Gerappel, Klackern, Klappern.

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