ruffle

ˈrʌfəl
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Translation of ruffle into German,

Verb

1.

surface

tr.
disturb the smoothness of a surface
tr.
kräuseln zerzausen
  • The wind ruffled the calm sea.Der Wind kräuselte das ruhige Meer.
2.

emotion

tr.
cause someone to feel annoyed or upset
tr.
  • His comments ruffled her composure.Seine Kommentare brachten ihre Fassung durcheinander.
3.

birds

intr.Rare
fluff up feathers
intr.Rare
  • The bird ruffled its feathers in the cold.Der Vogel plusterte seine Federn in der Kälte auf.

Noun

1.

fabric feature

strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge
Rüsche fVolant
  • Her dress had a delicate ruffle at the hem..Ihr Kleid hatte eine zarte Rüsche am Saum
2.

emotion

state of disturbance or agitation
  • There was a ruffle in the crowd.Es gab eine Unruhe in der Menge.
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Expressions with ruffle: examples in English and translations in German

verärgern
anecken
His comments ruffled feathers at the meeting.
verärgern
aufregen
His blunt comments always ruffle some feathers at meetings.
auf die Palme bringen
verärgern
His comments really ruffled her feathers.
Unruhe stiften
für Unruhe sorgen
The new policy ruffled the feathers in the office.
durcheinanderbringen
The wind began to ruffle up the calm sea.
Bettvolant
She bought a dust ruffle to match her sheets.

Images of ruffle

  • ruffle: strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge
    (fabric feature) Rüsche

Synonyms and analogies of ruffle in English

Examples of ruffle in a sentence

  • The cat's fur was ruffled by the playful child.
  • The unexpected question ruffled his calm demeanor.
  • Her rude remarks ruffled the meeting's atmosphere.
  • The parrot ruffled its feathers playfully.
  • The peacock ruffled its feathers to impress a mate.
  • The blouse had a ruffle along the neckline.

Translations of "ruffle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieRüschenf.

The costume was embellished with a colorful ruffle along the waist.

Das Kostüm war mit einer bunten Rüsche entlang der Taille verziert.

Volantn.

A hem ruffle with fresh, striped pattern completes the look.

Ein Volant mit frischem Streifenmuster toppt den Look.

dieKrausenf.

Add some fabric lace or a ruffle to the open end of the pillowcase.

Füge etwas Spitzenstoff oder eine Krause ans offene Ende des Kopfkissenbezugs an.

Verb
zerzausenv.

You can then mold or ruffle your curls with your fingers.

Anschließend können Sie Ihre Locken mit den Fingern formen oder zerzausen.

verärgernv.

The firm refusal managed to ruffle the usually unflappable negotiator.

Die entschiedene Ablehnung schaffte es, den normalerweise unerschütterlichen Verhandlungsführer zu verärgern.

sträubenv.

Don't be afraid to ruffle feathers in the front office.

Scheuern Sie sich nicht die Federn in der Rezeption zu sträuben.

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ruffle: Examples and translations in context

She wore a beautiful dress with a ruffle along the hem.

Sie trug ein schönes Kleid mit einer Rüsche am Saum.

She added a stylish ruffle to the collar of her shirt.

Sie fügte eine stilvolle Rüsche am Kragen ihres Hemdes hinzu.

The dancer's costume featured a dramatic ruffle on the skirt.

Das Kostüm des Tänzers hatte eine dramatische Rüsche am Rock.

The gown was embellished with an intricate ruffle on the bodice.

Das Kleid war mit einer komplizierten Rüsche am Oberteil verziert.

The napkins were neatly folded with a small ruffle at the edge.

Die Servietten waren ordentlich mit einer kleinen Rüsche am Rand gefaltet.

The baby's onesie had a playful ruffle around the neckline.

Der Strampler des Babys hatte eine verspielt Rüsche um den Halsausschnitt.

Her apron was adorned with a charming ruffle near the pocket.

Ihre Schürze war mit einer charmanten Rüsche in der Nähe der Tasche verziert.

Sleeves with ruches and double ruffle skirt.

Ärmel mit Rüschen und unten mit doppeltem Volant.

See also:

ruffle some feathersdust ruffleruffle feathersruffle upruffle the feathers
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