rustling
das Rascheln
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rustling
The soft, dry sound produced when paper, leaves, or a similar material moves or rubs against something.
Im dunklen Wald hörten wir nur das Rascheln der Blätter.
In the dark forest, all we could hear was the rustling of the leaves.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Raschelns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Rascheln | – |
| accusative | das Rascheln | – |
| dative | dem Rascheln | – |
| genitive | des Raschelns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Rascheln' (rustling) is a nominalized verb and refers to the action or sound associated with 'rascheln' (to rustle). For this reason, it is often accompanied by a material or object that causes the sound.
Das Rascheln des Papiers lenkte sie beim Lesen ab.
The rustling of the paper distracted her while she was reading.
'Rascheln' (rustling) often occurs with verbs of perception: you hear, notice, or perceive a rustling sound. Common combinations also include 'der Blätter' (of the leaves), 'des Papiers' (of the paper), or 'im Gebüsch' (in the bushes).
Plötzlich hörte ich ein Rascheln im Gebüsch.
Suddenly, I heard a rustling in the bushes.
The material or source of the sound is often specified with 'von' (of/from) or in the genitive. This makes it clear what is rustling or rubbing against something.
Das Rascheln von trockenem Laub begleitete unseren Spaziergang.
The rustling of dry leaves accompanied us on our walk.
