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Rütteln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Rütteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "shake", "jolt" or "rattle".
Essential properties of "rütteln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: rütteln
- Simple past: rüttelte
- Participle: gerüttelt
regulartransitiveintransitive
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 "rütteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To shake or jolt repeatedly"
- Definition: "To move something or someone with repeated shakes or jolts."
- Translation(s): shake, jolt, rattle
- Synonym(s): schütteln, erschüttern
- Antonym(s): stabilisieren, beruhigen
- Related word(s): schütteln, wackeln
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er rüttelte an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.
- Der Wind rüttelte an den Fensterläden.
- Sie rüttelte ihn, um ihn aufzuwecken.
2.) "To cause instability or doubt"
- Definition: "To cause instability or doubt in someone."
- Translation(s): shake, unsettle, undermine, challenge
- Synonym(s): verunsichern, erschüttern
- Antonym(s): bestärken, beruhigen
- Related word(s): erschüttern, verunsichern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Nachricht rüttelte ihn zutiefst.
- Das Ereignis rüttelte an ihrem Glauben.
- Die Krise rüttelte an der Stabilität des Unternehmens.