rustling

ˈrʌs.lɪŋ
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Translation of rustling into German,

Noun

1.

sound

soft crackling sound like dry leaves moving
Rascheln nGeraschel
  • The rustling of leaves filled the air.Das Rascheln der Blätter erfüllte die Luft.
2.

theft

DatedUS
illegal act of stealing livestock like cattle
DatedUS
Viehdiebstahl
  • The rancher was worried about rustling in the area.Der Landwirt war besorgt über Viehdiebstahl in der Gegend.

Adjective

soft sound

making a soft, light sound, typically of leaves or paper
  • The rustling leaves created a soothing atmosphere in the garden..Die raschelnden Blätter schufen eine beruhigende Atmosphäre im Garten.
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Expressions with rustling: examples in English and translations in German

Vieh-Diebstahl
Cattle rustling was a major problem in the 1800s.

Synonyms and analogies of rustling in English

Examples of rustling in a sentence

  • In the quiet room, the rustling of fabric was audible.
  • Rustling has increased in rural areas recently.
  • The sheriff investigated the rustling incidents.
  • The rustling papers distracted him during the meeting.
  • She heard a rustling sound coming from the bushes.
rustle
ˈrʌsəl
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.

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.

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

Noun
dasRaschelnnn.

The hitting branches created a soothing rustling in the gentle breeze.

Die schwingenden Äste erzeugten ein beruhigendes Rascheln in der sanften Brise.

A gentle breeze helped to quiet the rustling leaves in the garden.

Eine sanfte Brise half, das Rascheln der Blätter im Garten zu beruhigen.

dasRauschennn.

Everything's perfect in nature, the rustling and chirping.

In der Natur sei ja alles perfekt, das Rauschen, das Zirpen.

Priestesses and druids heard the oracle in the rustling of the leaves.

Aus dem Rauschen der Blätter empfingen Priesterinnen und Druiden das Orakel.

derViehdiebstahlnm.

Early settlers often resorted to rustling when they faced extreme hardship.

Frühe Siedler griffen oft auf Viehdiebstahl zurück, wenn sie unter extremer Not litten.

The defendants, all three, are charged with murder and rustling.

Alle drei sind wegen Mord und Viehdiebstahl angeklagt.

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Other translations for rustling:

  • Knisternnn.
  • Gesäuselnn.
  • raschelt

rustling: Examples and translations in context

Hearing the rustling in the bushes began to terrify them both.

Das Rascheln im Gebüsch begann sie beide in Angst zu versetzen.

The wind stirred the branches, creating a beautiful rustling sound.

Der Wind bewegte die Zweige und erzeugte ein wunderschönes Rascheln.

The sound of chafers rustling in the bushes signaled their presence.

Das Rascheln der Maikäfer in den Büschen zeigte ihre Anwesenheit an.

A stray breeze swept through the park, rustling the leaves.

Ein verirrter Windhauch wehte durch den Park und ließ die Blätter rascheln.

A faint rustling in the bushes was a telltale of hidden wildlife.

Ein leises Rascheln im Gebüsch war ein Hinweis auf versteckte Tierwelt.

A furtive rustling in the bushes made them stop and listen carefully.

Ein heimliches Rascheln im Gebüsch ließ sie innehalten und aufmerksam lauschen.

He turned his head at the rustling of the leaves behind him.

Er drehte seinen Kopf beim Rascheln der Blätter hinter ihm.

The thatched roof fluttered in the breeze, creating a soft rustling sound.

Das Strohdach flatterte im Wind und erzeugte ein sanftes Rascheln.

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