shake in German
shake in German is Schütteln, Milchshake, Schindel — shake means to move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
shake in German
Schütteln
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
Milchshake
A milkshake.
Schindel
(building material) A thin shingle.
Triller
(music) A rapid alternation of a principal tone with another represented on the next degree of the staff above or below it; a trill.
schütteln
erschüttern
schütteln
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
erschüttern
(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
händeschütteln
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
schütteln
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
What does "shake" mean?
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verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
"Please shake the juice carton before you pour it into the glasses."
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verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
"She shook her head in disbelief at the news."
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verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
"It shakes me to think how close we came to missing the last train."
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verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
"He finally managed to shake off his cold."
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shake in a sentence
- Please shake the juice carton before you pour it into the glasses.
- Shake the bottle well before opening.
- She shook her head in disbelief at the news.
- It shakes me to think how close we came to missing the last train.
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What is "shake" in German?
"shake" in German is Schütteln, Milchshake, Schindel. shake means: To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
How do you use "shake" in a sentence?
Example: "Please shake the juice carton before you pour it into the glasses." In German, "shake" is Schütteln, Milchshake, Schindel.
Are there other ways to say "shake" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "shake": Schütteln, Milchshake, Schindel, Triller, schütteln, erschüttern.
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