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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
noun
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
Milchshake
noun
A milkshake.
Schindel
noun
(building material) A thin shingle.
Triller
noun
(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
verb
erschüttern
verb
schütteln
verb
(transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance, or disapproval.
erschüttern
verb
(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
händeschütteln
verb
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
schütteln
verb
(intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.

What does "shake" mean?

  1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
    "Shake the bottle well before opening."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
    "The accident really shook him up."
  4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
    "He finally managed to shake off his cold."

shake in a sentence

  • Shake the bottle well before opening.
  • The whole building shook during the earthquake.
  • She shook her head in disbelief at the news.
  • The accident really shook him up.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "Shake the bottle well before opening." 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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