rattle
die Klapper, die Klappern
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rattle
A device that makes a clattering sound when shaken or turned. In the past, it was used, among other things, in place of church bells during Holy Week.
Die Kinder zogen mit ihren Klappern durch das Dorf.
The children went through the village with their rattles.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klappern |
| genitive | der Klapper |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Klapper | die Klappern |
| accusative | die Klapper | die Klappern |
| dative | der Klapper | den Klappern |
| genitive | der Klapper | der Klappern |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In 'Klapper' (rattle), you can recognize the stem 'klapper-' from the verb 'klappern' (to clatter). This connection helps you link the device's name to its characteristic sound.
Die alte Klapper klappert bei jeder Drehung.
The old rattle clatters with every turn.
When the rattle is the means of making a sound, use 'mit' (with) plus the dative. A typical phrase is 'mit einer Klapper Lärm machen' (to make noise with a rattle).
Vor dem Haus machten die Kinder mit einer Klapper Lärm.
The children made noise with a rattle in front of the house.
When talking about making one, 'eine Klapper basteln' (to craft a rattle) and 'eine Klapper bauen' (to build a rattle) are useful phrases. You can specify the material using 'aus' (out of), as in 'eine Klapper aus Holz' (a rattle made of wood).
Für das Fest basteln wir eine Klapper aus Holz.
We're making a wooden rattle for the festival.
