rauschen
rustle · rush
Ein gleichmäßiges Geräusch, das wie Wind, Wasser oder viele kleine Töne zusammen klingt.
The German word "rauschen" is a verb that means "to rustle," "to swish," or "to roar." It is often used to describe the sound of wind through trees, water flowing, or any other noisy, continuous sound. The noun form "Rauschen" can also refer to a type of background noise, particularly in a technical context, such as electronic noise.
Similar words in German include "Fließen" (to flow) and "Plätschern" (to splash). The difference lies in the nature of the sounds: while "rauschen" encompasses a broader, more continuous noise (like rustling or roaring), "plätschern" often refers specifically to the pleasant sound of water splashing.
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Examples
Die Blätter rauschen im Wind.verb
The leaves rustle in the wind.
Abends rauschen alte Bäume leise im Garten.verb
In the evening, old trees rustle softly in the garden.
Hast du das Wasser im Bad rauschen gehört?verb
Did you hear the water rushing in the bathroom?
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