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rattle in German

rattle in German is Rassel, Klapper, Gerassel — rattle means to make a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds by shaking or being shaken.

rattle in German

Rassel
noun
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
Klapper
noun
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]
Gerassel
noun
Rattling sound.
Geklapper
noun
Rattling sound.
Klappern
noun
Rattling sound.
Rasseln
noun
Rattling sound.
rasseln
verb
(transitive, ergative) To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
scheppern
verb
(transitive, ergative) To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
verunsichern
verb
(transitive, figurative, informal) To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.
rasseln
verb
(intransitive) To make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking.

What does "rattle" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To unsettle or unnerve someone, making them lose composure.
    "The tough question clearly rattled the candidate."
  3. 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."
  4. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rattle" in German?

"rattle" in German is Rassel, Klapper, Gerassel. 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 German, "rattle" is Rassel, Klapper, Gerassel.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "rattle": Rassel, Klapper, Gerassel, Geklapper, Klappern, Rasseln.

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