Schütteln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schütteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "shake", "jiggle" or "agitate".

Essential properties of "schütteln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schütteln
  • Simple past: schüttelte
  • Participle: geschüttelt

See full conjugation of schütteln

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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 "schütteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move something back and forth with sudden, repeated movements"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie schüttelte die Flasche, bevor sie sie öffnete.She shook the bottle before opening it.
  2. Der Hund schüttelte sich, um das Wasser aus seinem Fell zu entfernen.The dog shook itself to remove the water from its fur.
  3. Er schüttelte den Kopf, um seine Ablehnung auszudrücken.He shook his head to express his disapproval.

2.) "To shake hands with someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie schüttelten sich die Hände zur Begrüßung.They shook hands as a greeting.
  2. Nach dem Geschäftsabschluss schüttelten sie sich kräftig die Hände.After the business deal, they shook hands firmly.
  3. Er schüttelte jedem Gast die Hand, als sie die Party verließen.He shook hands with every guest as they left the party.

3.) "To mix or stir by shaking"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte schütteln Sie die Flasche vor Gebrauch gut.Please shake the bottle well before use.
  2. Sie schüttelte den Cocktail im Shaker.She shook the cocktail in the shaker.
  3. Er schüttelte die Farbe, bevor er mit dem Streichen begann.He shook the paint before he started painting.
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