rumbling
das Rumpeln
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rumbling
A dull, heavy noise usually caused by impacts, vibrations, or the movement of heavy objects.
Das Rumpeln der schweren Wagen auf dem Kopfsteinpflaster war im ganzen Haus zu hören.
The rumbling of the heavy wagons on the cobblestones could be heard throughout the house.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Rumpelns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Rumpeln | – |
| accusative | das Rumpeln | – |
| dative | dem Rumpeln | – |
| genitive | des Rumpelns | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Rumpeln' (rumbling) is derived from the verb 'rumpeln' (to rumble) and refers to the audible activity or the noise itself. It therefore often appears with the source of the noise in the genitive or introduced by 'von' (from).
Das Rumpeln der alten Straßenbahn weckte die Anwohner.
The rumbling of the old tram woke the local residents.
Wegen des Rumpelns von der Baustelle konnte ich nicht schlafen.
I couldn't sleep because of the rumbling from the construction site.
'Rumpeln' (rumbling) often occurs with verbs of hearing or perception, as well as adjectives such as 'laut' (loud), 'dumpf' (dull), or 'stark' (strong). Common patterns include 'ein Rumpeln hören' (to hear a rumbling noise) and 'ein lautes Rumpeln' (a loud rumbling noise).
Plötzlich hörten wir ein lautes Rumpeln im Keller.
Suddenly we heard a loud rumbling noise in the basement.
The source of the rumbling is often named directly, especially when it is a vehicle, a machine, or a moving object. This is frequently expressed by a genitive attribute following 'Rumpeln' (rumbling).
Das Rumpeln des Zuges wurde immer lauter.
The rumbling of the train grew louder and louder.
Das Rumpeln der Waschmaschine störte die Nachbarn.
The rumbling of the washing machine disturbed the neighbors.
