rascheln

Meaning

  1. (intransitive, weak) to rustle (make a rustling sound)
  2. (intransitive, weak) to rustle something (handle it such that it rustles)

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʁaʃəln/
Etymology

In summary

17th century, from East Central German dialects. Ultimately onomatopoeic. Compare English rustle, Dutch ritselen.

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