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Poltern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Poltern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to clatter", "to rumble" or "to bang".
Essential properties of "poltern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: poltern
- Simple past: polterte
- Participle: gepoltert
regularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "poltern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make a loud, clattering noise"
- Definition: "To make a loud and disorderly noise, usually when moving."
- Translation(s): to clatter, to rumble, to bang
- Synonym(s): rumpeln, krachen, lärmen
- Antonym(s): schweigen, flüstern
- Related word(s): Lärm, Krach
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er begann im Flur zu poltern, als er die Treppe hinunterging.
- Die Kinder poltern im Zimmer herum, während sie spielen.
- Der Wind ließ die Fensterläden poltern.
2.) "To speak loudly and angrily"
- Definition: "To speak loudly and abruptly, often with anger."
- Translation(s): to rant, to bluster, to thunder
- Synonym(s): schimpfen, brüllen
- Antonym(s): flüstern, murmeln
- Related word(s): Schrei, Stimme
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er polterte über die schlechten Nachrichten.
- Sie polterte laut, als sie den Fehler entdeckte.
- Der Chef polterte im Büro, als er wütend war.