rattle
US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt̬.əl/

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
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The windows rattled in the strong wind.
Die Fenster klapperten im starken Wind.
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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
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The sudden noise rattled her.
Das plötzliche Geräusch verunsicherte sie.
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He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
Er war verunsichert durch die unerwarteten Fragen.