Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To make a continuous soft rushing or rustling sound, like flowing water or moving leaves.
Natural examples
Der Bach rauschte hinter den Felsen.
The stream rushed behind the rocks.
Im Wind rauschten die Blätter über uns.
Leaves rustled above us in the wind.
In der Nacht rauschte der Regen gleichmäßig aufs Dach.
At night, rain pattered steadily against the roof.
Usage note
Rauschen is regular: rauscht, rauschte, hat gerauscht. It often has no object; the source can be the subject.
Mini-lesson: rauschen
To make a continuous soft rushing or rustling sound, like flowing water or moving leaves. Rauschen is regular: rauscht, rauschte, hat gerauscht. It often has no object; the source can be the subject.
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