German Word · Intermediate
schütteln
to shake
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʏtl̩n/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to shake".
Example
Brüderlein komm halt dich fest / und schüttel mir das Laub vom Baum
Baby brother, come hold on tight / and shake the leaves from my tree
Practice tips
- Practice schütteln out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.