ruffling

ˈrʌflɪŋ
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Translation of ruffling into German,

Noun

1.

disturbance

the act of making something not smooth
  • The ruffling of the water's surface was caused by the wind.Das Stören der Wasseroberfläche wurde durch den Wind verursacht.
2.

decoration

decorative strip of gathered fabric
Rüschen Raffung
  • The ruffling on the curtains was intricate.Die Rüschen an den Vorhängen waren aufwendig.

Adjective

1.

disturbing

causing disturbance or agitation
  • The ruffling news upset everyone.Die ruffling Nachrichten beunruhigten alle.
2.

decorative

characterized by having ruffles
  • She wore a ruffling dress to the party.Sie trug ein gerüschtes Kleid zur Party.
3.

motion

Rare
creating a rippling or fluttering effect
Rare
wogende flatternde kräuselnde
  • The ruffling breeze cooled the room.Die wogende Brise kühlte den Raum.
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  • ruffling: decorative strip of gathered fabric
    (decoration) Rüschen

Synonyms and analogies of ruffling in English

Examples of ruffling in a sentence

  • She noticed the ruffling of the leaves in the breeze.
  • The dress had beautiful ruffling along the hem.
  • She admired the ruffling on the vintage blouse.
  • The ruffling comments caused a stir in the meeting.
  • His ruffling behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The ruffling curtains added elegance to the room.
ruffle
ˈrʌfəl
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.

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.

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

Noun
dasRaschelnnn.

The ruffling of the bedsheet woke her up from a peaceful sleep.

Das Rascheln des Bettlakens weckte sie aus einem friedlichen Schlaf.

Kräuselnn.

The ruffling of the water caused small waves to form on the surface.

Das Kräuseln des Wassers verursachte kleine Wellen auf der Oberfläche.

Kräuselungn.

It is desirable that the curtains are light and concise - without thick assembly, ruffling, lace and other embellishments that complicate the cleaning and "mobility" of the curtains.

Es ist wünschenswert, dass die Vorhänge leicht und prägnant sind - ohne dicke Montage, Kräuselung, Spitze und andere Verzierungen, die die Reinigung und "Mobilität" der Vorhänge erschweren.

Rüschen

The pillowcases were finished with a simple ruffling for a cozy touch.

Die Kissenbezüge waren mit einem einfachen Rüschen für eine gemütliche Note versehen.

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ruffling: Examples and translations in context

The gentle ruffling of the leaves created a soothing sound in the forest.

Das sanfte Rascheln der Blätter erzeugte einen beruhigenden Klang im Wald.

The cat's playful ruffling of the curtains made her laugh.

Das spielerische Rascheln der Vorhänge durch die Katze brachte sie zum Lachen.

The dog's tail wagging created a joyful ruffling of the carpet.

Das Schwanzwedeln des Hundes führte zu einem fröhlichen Rascheln des Teppichs.

The ruffling of the autumn leaves under their feet echoed through the empty park.

Das Rascheln der Herbstblätter unter ihren Füßen hallte durch den leeren Park.

She couldn't stand the constant ruffling of the papers on his desk.

Sie konnte das ständige Rascheln der Papiere auf seinem Schreibtisch nicht ertragen.

The ruffling of the curtains signaled the arrival of a cool evening breeze.

Das Rascheln der Vorhänge kündigte die Ankunft einer kühlen Abendbrise an.

The ruffling of the tree leaves indicated the arrival of a storm.

Das Rascheln der Blätter im Baum deutete auf die Ankunft eines Sturms hin.

The ruffling sound of the parchment caught the scholar's attention mid-conversation.

Das Rascheln des Pergaments ließ den Gelehrten mitten im Gespräch aufhorchen.

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