Plätschern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Plätschern" is used as verb with the meaning of "splash", "ripple" or "gurgle".

Essential properties of "plätschern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: plätschern
  • Simple past: plätscherte
  • Participle: geplätschert

See full conjugation of plätschern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "plätschern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Sound of moving water"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Bach plätschert leise im Hintergrund.The stream babbles softly in the background.
  2. Das Wasser plätschert sanft gegen die Felsen.The water splashes gently against the rocks.
  3. Im Garten plätschert ein kleiner Brunnen.A small fountain babbles in the garden.

2.) "To chat idly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie plätscherten über belanglose Themen.They chattered about trivial topics.
  2. Er plätschert oft ohne Ziel.He often babbles aimlessly.
  3. Wir plätscherten den ganzen Nachmittag dahin.We chattered away the whole afternoon.
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