rustle
word
Definition
To make a soft, light sound like leaves, paper, or fabric moving against something. It can also mean to move things so they make this sound.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for describing nature sounds (leaves, grass), quiet movement, or paper. Not used for loud noises. Often appears in expressions like 'the rustle of leaves.' May also refer to people moving quietly.
Spanish: crujir - susurrar (hojas, papel)Portuguese (BR): farfalhar - sussurrar (folhas, papel)Portuguese (PT): frescotar - sussurrar (folhas, papel)Chinese (Simplified): 沙沙作响Chinese (Traditional): 沙沙作響Hindi: सरसराहट करनाArabic: يخشخشBengali: খসখসানো - মৃদু শব্দ করাRussian: шелестеть - шелестJapanese: さらさら音を立てる - かさかさVietnamese: xào xạcKorean: 바스락거리다 - 사각거리다Turkish: hışırdamak - hışırtıUrdu: سرسراہٹ - سرسراہاناIndonesian: berdesir - desiran
Example Sentences
A gentle rustle of wind moved through the trees.
natural
There was a sudden rustle as the cat jumped out.
natural
The paper bags rustled as he carried them into the kitchen.
natural
I heard a rustle in the bushes.
basic
She likes the rustle of leaves under her feet.
basic
Please don't rustle your papers during the test.
basic