scheppern
to clang
To produce a loud, harsh, usually metallic sound, similar to clanking or rattling.
EXAMPLE
Die alten Bleche schepperten im Wind.
The old metal sheets clanged in the wind.
scheppern
to clang / clatter
scheppern – schepperte – hat gescheppert
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Meanings
scheppern
to clatter
To cause a loud, harsh noise through movements involving objects; usually used with „mit“ and the dative: „mit den Töpfen scheppern“ (to clatter with the pots).
EXAMPLE
Er schepperte mit den Töpfen in der Küche.
He clattered the pots around in the kitchen.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry scheppern, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Present
| ich | scheppere scheppre |
|---|---|
| du | schepperst |
| er/sie/es | scheppert |
| wir | scheppern |
| ihr | scheppert |
| sie | scheppern |
Simple past
| ich | schepperte |
|---|---|
| du | scheppertest |
| er/sie/es | schepperte |
| wir | schepperten |
| ihr | scheppertet |
| sie | schepperten |
Perfect
with haben
| ich | habe gescheppert |
|---|---|
| du | hast gescheppert |
| er/sie/es | hat gescheppert |
| wir | haben gescheppert |
| ihr | habt gescheppert |
| sie | haben gescheppert |
Commands
| du | schepper! scheppere!, scheppre! |
|---|---|
| ihr | scheppert! |
| Sie | scheppern Sie! |
Past perfect
| ich | hatte gescheppert |
|---|---|
| du | hattest gescheppert |
| er/sie/es | hatte gescheppert |
| wir | hatten gescheppert |
| ihr | hattet gescheppert |
| sie | hatten gescheppert |
Future
| ich | werde scheppern |
|---|---|
| du | wirst scheppern |
| er/sie/es | wird scheppern |
| wir | werden scheppern |
| ihr | werdet scheppern |
| sie | werden scheppern |
Subjunctive I
| ich | scheppere scheppre |
|---|---|
| du | schepperst |
| er/sie/es | scheppere scheppre |
| wir | scheppern |
| ihr | scheppert |
| sie | scheppern |
Used for reported speech.
Subjunctive II
| ich | schepperte |
|---|---|
| du | scheppertest |
| er/sie/es | schepperte |
| wir | schepperten |
| ihr | scheppertet |
| sie | schepperten |
Used for wishes and “would”.
Other forms
| infinitive | scheppern |
|---|---|
| with zu | zu scheppern |
| present participle | scheppernd |
| past participle | gescheppert |
Usage tips
Onomatopoeic verb
„Scheppern“ (to clang / clatter) is onomatopoeic: the sound of the word itself is reminiscent of a harsh, metallic noise. That is why the verb is especially vivid and is often used for metal, dishes, or other hard objects.
EXAMPLE
Im Keller schepperten die leeren Dosen durcheinander.
The empty cans clattered together in the basement.
Expressive style
„Scheppern“ (to clang / clatter) is an expressive, rather colloquial verb. It usually describes a noise with a negative or disruptive effect.
EXAMPLE
Während der Besprechung schepperte draußen eine Mülltonne über das Pflaster.
During the meeting, a garbage bin clattered across the pavement outside.
With the dative
When a person deliberately or accidentally causes objects to „scheppern“ (clatter), „mit“ (with) and the dative are frequently used. Typical combinations include „mit den Töpfen scheppern“ (to clatter with the pots) or „mit dem Geschirr scheppern“ (to clatter with the dishes).
EXAMPLE
Der Kellner schepperte beim Abräumen laut mit dem Geschirr.
The waiter clattered loudly with the dishes while clearing the table.
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