rattle

US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt̬.əl/
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1.

klappern, rasseln

make a series of short, sharp knocking or tapping sounds, as a result of shaking and striking against a hard surface or object

:
The windows rattled in the strong wind.
Die Fenster klapperten im starken Wind.
He could hear the chains rattling in the distance.
Er konnte die Ketten in der Ferne klappern hören.
2.

verunsichern, nervös machen

cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated

:
The sudden noise rattled her.
Das plötzliche Geräusch verunsicherte sie.
He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
Er war verunsichert durch die unerwarteten Fragen.
1.

Klappern, Rassel

a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds

:
We heard the rattle of the train approaching.
Wir hörten das Klappern des sich nähernden Zuges.
The baby shook the rattle with delight.
Das Baby schüttelte die Rassel mit Freude.