C1
rattle
/ˈrætəl/
verb
grzechotać
Also
kołataćdenerwować
Definition
To make a series of short, sharp knocking sounds, or to make someone nervous or worried.
Examples
The windows rattled in the strong wind.
Okna grzechotały na silnym wietrze.
His sudden question rattled her.
Jego nagłe pytanie ją zdenerwowało.
Collocations
rattle onrattle offrattle someone's cage
noun
grzechotka
Also
grzechot(m)
Definition
A sound like a series of short, sharp knocks, or a toy that makes such a sound.
Examples
The baby shook its rattle happily.
Dziecko radośnie potrząsało swoją grzechotką.
We heard the rattle of chains in the distance.
Usłyszeliśmy grzechot łańcuchów w oddali.
Collocations
baby rattledeath rattlesnake rattle
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