schütteln/ˈʃʏtl̩n/to shake; to jolt
schütteln is a German verb that means to shake or to jolt. It is pronounced /ˈʃʏtl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schüttelte" and the past participle is "geschüttelt".
Definitions
1.to move something repeatedly and quickly up and down, back and forth, etc.(physical movement)
a.to shake something (e.g., a bottle, head, hand)
Vor dem Gebrauch die Flasche gut schütteln.—Shake the bottle well before use.
b.to shake one's head (as a gesture of disagreement or disbelief)
Er schüttelte den Kopf, weil er die Antwort nicht wusste.—He shook his head because he didn't know the answer.
2.to deeply unsettle or shock someone (often used figuratively)(emotion or physical state)
a.to unsettle, disturb profoundly
Die Nachricht hat sie zutiefst geschüttelt.—The news shook her deeply.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schütteln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schüttle |
| Present (du) | schüttelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schüttelt |
| Preterite (ich) | schüttelte |
| Participle II | geschüttelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schüttelte |
| Imperative (singular) | schüttle |
| Imperative (plural) | schüttelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schütteln" mean in English?
- "schütteln" means to shake or to jolt. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schütteln"?
- "schütteln" is pronounced /ˈʃʏtl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schütteln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schütteln" is "geschüttelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schütteln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schütteln" becomes "schüttelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schütteln"?
- "schütteln" is a verb in German.
