rauschen
Translation
to rustle, to roar, to rush, to have static
Examples
Die Blätter rauschen im Wind.
The leaves are rustling in the wind.
Das Meer rauscht laut.
The sea is roaring loudly.
Das Radio rauscht nur noch.
The radio is just making static now.
Das Blut rauscht ihm in den Ohren.
The blood is rushing in his ears.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) rustles/roars. The sea rauscht (roars).
Similar Words
Synonyms: brausen (to roar), sausen (to whiz), murmeln (to murmur)
Etymology
From Old High German 'rūscen', an onomatopoeic word imitating a sound.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'rauschen' itself sounds like 'rushing' water or wind.