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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClatter
/ˈklæt.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other.
"The clatter of dishes in the kitchen signaled that dinner was ready."
- 1
To make a continuous rattling sound.
"The children clattered their toys on the floor, creating a joyful noise."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'clatter' originates from Middle English 'clatren', which is of imitative origin, reflecting the sound of clattering objects. It has evolved over time to encompass both the sound itself and the action of making such a noise.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clatter" is said worldwide
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cliquetis
Transliteration: kleek-eh-tee
"Le cliquetis des assiettes dans la cuisine a signalé que le dîner était prêt."
klappern
Transliteration: klah-pern
"Das Klappern der Geschirr signalisierte, dass das Abendessen fertig war."
rumore
Transliteration: roo-mo-reh
"Il rumore delle stoviglie in cucina ha segnalato che la cena era pronta."
estruendo
Transliteration: es-troen-do
"El estruendo de los platos en la cocina indicó que la cena estaba lista."
barulho
Transliteration: bah-roo-lyo
"O barulho dos pratos na cozinha sinalizou que o jantar estava pronto."
खड़खड़ाहट
Transliteration: khadkhadahat
"रसोई में बर्तनों की खड़खड़ाहट ने संकेत दिया कि रात का खाना तैयार है।"
碰撞声
Transliteration: pèng zhuàng shēng
"厨房里碗碟的碰撞声表示晚餐准备好了。"
덜컹거림
Transliteration: deolkeongeorim
"주방에서 접시가 덜컹거리는 소리가 저녁이 준비되었다는 신호였다."
ガタガタ音
Transliteration: gata gata on
"キッチンで皿のガタガタ音が夕食の準備ができたことを知らせた。"
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