noun🔗ShareKlappern, RasselnA sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another."I wish they would fix the rattle under my dashboard."Ich wünschte, sie würden das Klappern unter meinem Armaturenbrett reparieren.soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRasselA baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container."The baby rattles the toy and laughs at the sound it makes. "Das Baby rasselt mit dem Spielzeug und lacht über den Klang, den es macht.entertainmentsounddeviceitemthingfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlappern, RasselA device that makes a rattling sound such as put on an animal so its location can be heard."The farmer put rattles on the cows so he could easily find them in the tall grass. "Der Bauer brachte Klappern an den Kühen an, damit er sie im hohen Gras leicht finden konnte.deviceanimalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRasselA musical instrument that makes a rattling sound."The band played a lively tune using a variety of instruments, including the rattles. "Die Band spielte eine lebhafte Melodie mit einer Vielzahl von Instrumenten, darunter die Rasseln.musicutensilentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeschwätz, GeredeNoisy, rapid talk."The nervous student's rattles filled the classroom before her presentation, as she rapidly rehearsed her speech. "Das Geschwätz der nervösen Schülerin erfüllte den Klassenraum vor ihrer Präsentation, während sie ihre Rede schnell probte.communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlatsch, GeschwätzTrivial chatter; gossip."The office staff ignored the constant rattles about who was dating whom and focused on their work. "Die Büroangestellten ignorierten das ständige Geschwätz darüber, wer mit wem zusammen war, und konzentrierten sich auf ihre Arbeit.communicationlanguageentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlappermäuler, SchwätzerA noisy, senseless talker; a jabberer.""Nobody could understand what the old rattles said, because his words were jumbled and quick." "Niemand konnte verstehen, was die alten Klappermäuler sagten, weil ihre Worte wirr und schnell waren.characterpersonlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchelte, TadelA scolding; a sharp rebuke."The student received rattles from the teacher for not completing his homework. "Der Schüler erhielt vom Lehrer eine Schelte, weil er seine Hausaufgaben nicht erledigt hatte.communicationlanguageattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlappern, RasselnAny organ of an animal having a structure adapted to produce a rattling sound."The rattle of the rattlesnake is composed of the hardened terminal scales, loosened in succession, but not cast off, and modified in form so as to make a series of loose, hollow joints."Das Klappern der Klapperschlange besteht aus den gehärteten Endschuppen, die nacheinander gelockert, aber nicht abgeworfen und in ihrer Form so verändert werden, dass sie eine Reihe von losen, hohlen Gelenken bilden.animalorgansoundbiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRasseln, KeuchenThe noise produced in the throat by air passing through mucus which the lungs struggle to clear."The doctor listened carefully to the child's chest and said, "I hear some rattles in her lungs; it sounds like she has a bad cold." "Der Arzt hörte die Brust des Kindes aufmerksam ab und sagte: „Ich höre ein Rasseln in ihrer Lunge; es klingt, als hätte sie eine schlimme Erkältung.“medicinephysiologysoundbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRasseln, KeuchenThe noise in the throat produced by the air in passing through mucus which the lungs are unable to expel - sometimes occurs as a person nears death; death rattle."We knew Grandpa was nearing the end because we could hear the faint rattles in his chest as he struggled to breathe. "Wir wussten, dass Opa sich dem Ende näherte, weil wir das leise Rasseln in seiner Brust hören konnten, als er versuchte zu atmen.medicinephysiologybodysounddiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlappertopfAny plant of the genus Rhinanthus, whose seeds produce a rattling noise in the wind."The field behind my house was full of rattles, and their seeds made a cheerful, rustling sound in the breeze. "Das Feld hinter meinem Haus war voller Klappertöpfe, und ihre Samen erzeugten ein fröhliches, raschelndes Geräusch im Wind.plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharerasseln, klappernTo create a rattling sound by shaking or striking."Rattle the can of cat treats if you need to find Fluffy."Klappere mit der Dose Katzensnacks, wenn du Fluffy finden musst.soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErschrecken, verunsichernTo scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve."The loud noise from the construction site rattled the family, making them anxious about the work being done on their house. "Der laute Lärm von der Baustelle erschreckte die Familie und machte sie ängstlich wegen der Arbeiten an ihrem Haus.emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRasseln, klappernTo make a rattling noise; to make noise by or from shaking."I wish the dashboard in my car would quit rattling."Ich wünschte, das Armaturenbrett in meinem Auto würde aufhören zu rasseln.soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharerasselt, klappertTo assail, annoy, or stun with a ratting noise."The loud construction outside the office window rattles me all day long, making it hard to concentrate. "Die lauten Bauarbeiten vor dem Bürofenster lassen mich den ganzen Tag über klappern, was es mir schwer macht, mich zu konzentrieren.soundsensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusschimpfen, tadelnTo scold; to rail at."The teacher rattles the students when they forget to do their homework. "Der Lehrer schimpft die Schüler aus, wenn sie vergessen, ihre Hausaufgaben zu machen.communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRasseln, klappernTo drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering."We rattled along for a couple of miles."Wir sind ein paar Meilen lang gerasselt.vehiclesoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKlimpern, plappern, ratternTo make a clatter with one's voice; to talk rapidly and idly; often with on or away."She rattled on for an hour."Sie plapperte eine Stunde lang.communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRattelA former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg)."The merchant measured the spices using rattles; each rattle held approximately two pounds of cumin. "Der Händler maß die Gewürze mit Ratteln; jede Rattel enthielt ungefähr zwei Pfund Kreuzkümmel.massunitamounthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading