squeaking / squeal
das Quietschen
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squeaking / squeal
A high-pitched, shrill sound often caused by friction, but which can also come from people or animals.
Das laute Quietschen der Bremsen ließ die Passanten zusammenzucken.
The loud squealing of the brakes made the passersby flinch.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Quietschens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Quietschen | – |
| accusative | das Quietschen | – |
| dative | dem Quietschen | – |
| genitive | des Quietschens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Quietschen' (squeaking) is the infinitive of the verb 'quietschen' (to squeak) used as a noun. As a nominalized process, it describes the sound or act of squeaking.
Das Quietschen der alten Tür störte die Nachbarn.
The squeaking of the old door disturbed the neighbors.
'Quietschen' (squeaking) frequently occurs with sources of sounds or verbs of perception: 'das Quietschen der Bremsen' (the squeaking of the brakes), 'ein lautes Quietschen hören' (to hear a loud squeak), or 'ein Quietschen verursachen' (to cause a squeak).
Beim Öffnen des rostigen Tores hörten wir ein lautes Quietschen.
When we opened the rusty gate, we heard a loud squeak.
The source of the sound is often attached using the genitive ('des Motors' [of the engine], 'der Bremsen' [of the brakes]). The construction 'das Quietschen der Bremsen' (the squeaking of the brakes) shows what causes the sound.
Das Quietschen der Reifen war noch in der ganzen Straße zu hören.
The squealing of the tires could still be heard all along the street.
