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