das Blubbern
bubbling
The rising of bubbles in a liquid and the low, rhythmic sound this produces.
EXAMPLE
Das Blubbern des Wassers im Topf zeigte, dass es bald kochte.
The bubbling of the water in the pot showed that it was almost boiling.
das Blubbern
bubbling
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Blubbern, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Blubberns |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Blubbern | – |
| accusative | das Blubbern | – |
| dative | dem Blubbern | – |
| genitive | des Blubberns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Blubbern' (bubbling) is a nominalized verb: adding the article 'das' turns 'blubbern' (to bubble) into a noun. It therefore refers to the process or sound as a whole.
EXAMPLE
Das Blubbern im Aquarium beruhigte das Kind.
The bubbling in the aquarium soothed the child.
Specifying the source
The source of the sound is often expressed using 'von' (from / of) or the genitive case. This lets you specify exactly what is bubbling or where the bubbling comes from.
EXAMPLE
Das Blubbern der alten Heizung war im ganzen Haus zu hören.
The bubbling of the old heating system could be heard throughout the house.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'leises Blubbern' (quiet bubbling), 'lautes Blubbern' (loud bubbling), and 'regelmäßiges Blubbern' (rhythmic bubbling). The word often occurs in situations involving water, liquids, or technical equipment.
EXAMPLE
Ein leises Blubbern aus der Kaffeemaschine kündigte den fertigen Kaffee an.
A quiet bubbling from the coffee machine signaled that the coffee was ready.
In real life
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