rustle

ˈrʌsəl
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Translation of rustle into German,

Noun

1.

sound

movement causing a soft crackling sound
  • There was a rustle in the bushes.Es gab ein Rascheln im Gebüsch.
2.

nature

light noise like silk or leaves in wind
  • A gentle rustle could be heard in the room.Ein sanftes Rascheln war im Raum zu hören.

Verb

1.

sounds

intr.
make a soft, muffled crackling sound when moved or touched
intr.
  • The leaves rustle in the breeze..Die Blätter rascheln im Wind.
2.

activity

tr.US
obtain something quickly and energetically
tr.US
  • He managed to rustle up some dinner.Er schaffte es, sich noch schnell etwas zu essen beschaffen.
3.

crime

tr.DatedUS
steal cattle
tr.DatedUS
Vieh stehlen Rinder stehlen
  • He was caught trying to rustle cattle from the neighboring farm..Er wurde erwischt, als er versuchte, Vieh von der Nachbarfarm zu stehlen.
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Expressions with rustle: examples in English and translations in German

improvisieren
zusammenstellen
She managed to rustle up dinner in 20 minutes.
jemanden aufregen
jemanden stören
His comments really rustled my jimmies.

Synonyms and analogies of rustle in English

Examples of rustle in a sentence

  • A rustle in the attic caught his attention.
  • I heard a rustle behind the curtain.
  • The papers rustle as she flips through them.
  • I love to hear the grass rustle underfoot.
  • She had to rustle up a quick solution.
  • They managed to rustle some funds for the project.

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

Verb
raschelnv.

A hissing gust of wind made the leaves rustle in the trees.

Ein zischender Windstoß ließ die Blätter in den Bäumen rascheln.

rauschenv.

Trees and bushes shake, or are heard to rustle.

Bäume und Sträucher zu schütteln, oder zu rauschen hören.

auftreibenv.

I'm sure we can rustle something up for you.

Ich bin sicher, wir können etwas für dich auftreiben.

stehlenv.

At dawn, the bandits planned to rustle cattle from the neighboring ranch.

Bei Tagesanbruch planten die Banditen, Vieh von der angrenzenden Ranch zu stehlen.

knisternv.

The sudden movement made the blanket crinkle and rustle around her.

Die plötzliche Bewegung ließ die Decke um sie herum rascheln und knistern.

Noun
dasRaschelnnn.

Listening closely, he could hear the faint rustle of leaves in the wind.

Mit gespitzten Ohren konnte er das leise Rascheln der Blätter im Wind hören.

dasRauschennn.

You enjoy fine books, silence and the rustle of the trees.

Sie genießen schöne Bücher, Ruhe und das Rauschen der Blätter.

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rustle: Examples and translations in context

Listening closely, he could hear the faint rustle of leaves in the wind.

Mit gespitzten Ohren konnte er das leise Rascheln der Blätter im Wind hören.

Her dress made a delicate rustle as she walked across the room.

Ihr Kleid raschelte leise, als sie durch den Raum ging.

Every rustle in the grass made the hunted animals pause in fear.

Jedes Rascheln im Gras ließ die verfolgten Tiere ängstlich innehalten.

He heard a rustle, and peered cautiously through the shutter.

Er hörte ein Rascheln und lugte vorsichtig durch den Fensterladen.

He followed the mysterious rustle of footsteps in the dark alley.

Er folgte dem geheimnisvollen Rascheln von Schritten in der dunklen Gasse.

The tickling rustle of the leaves in the wind soothed her restless mind.

Das kitzelnde Rascheln der Blätter im Wind beruhigte ihren unruhigen Geist.

The foil wrapper began to rustle loudly as he eagerly opened his snack.

Die Alufolie begann laut zu rascheln, als er gierig seinen Snack öffnete.

The rustle of the autumn leaves underfoot was like music.

Das Rascheln der Herbstblätter unter den Füßen war wie Musik.

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