NOUN
dasRauschen/ˈʁaʊ̯ʃn̩/rustling; rushing (sound); noise
Rauschen is a German noun that means rustling, rushing (sound), or noise. It is pronounced /ˈʁaʊ̯ʃn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a continuous soft sound, especially of wind, water, or leaves(nature, sound)
a.sound of leaves or water moving softly
Das Rauschen des Meeres entspannte ihn.—The sound of the sea relaxed him.
b.sound of wind passing through trees or grass
Im Wald hörte man nur das Rauschen der Blätter.—In the forest, one only heard the rustling of the leaves.
2.a background noise from speakers, radios, or technical equipment(technology, sound)
a.persistent, interfering noise in audio or visual devices
Im Radio war nur ein leises Rauschen zu hören.—Only a faint noise could be heard on the radio.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Rauschen | — |
| Genitive | des Rauschens | — |
| Dative | dem Rauschen | — |
| Accusative | das Rauschen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rauschen" mean in English?
- "Rauschen" means rustling, rushing (sound), or noise. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rauschen"?
- "Rauschen" is pronounced /ˈʁaʊ̯ʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rauschen" der, die, or das?
- "Rauschen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Rauschen"?
- "Rauschen" is a noun in German.
