German Conversation · Level 111
43 words
German word
Rauschen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁaʊ̯ʃn̩/
Meaning
- neuter nounrustle
Example
Im Wald hört man das Rauschen der Blätter.
In the woods, you can hear the rustle of the leaves.
More examples
Beim Lernen stört mich ein konstantes Rauschen im Hintergrund.
While studying, a constant rustle in the background bothers me.
Core concept
Many small movements merge into a sustained sound that can rustle through leaves, surge in water, or hiss from a speaker.
Common phrases
das Rauschen des Windes
the rustle of the wind
ein konstantes Rauschen im Hintergrund
a constant rustle in the background
ein deutliches Rauschen in den Lautsprechern
a distinct hiss in the loudspeakers
Similar words
Geräusch: A sound produced by a thing or event.
Rascheln: A soft, continuous sound from leaves or paper rubbing together.
Knistern: A small, sharp sound of fire or thin material popping.
Lärm: Loud, disturbing noise that bothers people nearby.
Definition in German
Ein andauerndes, meist leises Geräusch, das durch viele kleine, zusammenwirkende Bewegungen oder Luftbewegungen entsteht.
Word origin
The noun Rauschen derives from the sound-imitating German verb rauschen, which is attested in the Middle High German form rûschen.
Usage tips
- English rustle usually suggests dry leaves or fabric, while German Rauschen also commonly describes water, electronic static, and sounds in the ears.