Rieseln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rieseln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to trickle", "to fall gently" or "to sift".

Essential properties of "rieseln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: rieseln
  • Simple past: rieselte
  • Participle: gerieselt

See full conjugation of rieseln

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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 "rieseln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fall gently in small particles (e.g., snow, sand)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schnee begann leise zu rieseln.The snow began to fall softly.
  2. Sand rieselte durch die Finger.Sand trickled through the fingers.
  3. Das Wasser rieselte sanft über die Steine.The water trickled gently over the stones.

2.) "To make a soft, continuous sound; to murmur"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Bach rieselte leise vor sich hin.The brook murmured softly to itself.
  2. Ein sanftes Geräusch rieselte durch den Raum.A soft sound rustled through the room.
  3. Das Laub rieselte im Wind.The leaves rustled in the wind.
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