flattern

/ˈflatɐn/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (3rd sg.): flattert
past: flatterte
perfect: ist geflattert

Meaning

to flutter, to flap
- Der Vogel flatterte aufgeregt mit den Flügeln.
  
  The bird flapped its wings excitedly.
- Die Wäsche flattert im Wind auf der Leine. Bald ist sie trocken.
  
  The washing flutters in the wind on the line. Soon it will be dry.

Similar words

gaukeln

Gaukeln is to flit about lightly (like a butterfly), and separately means "to delude"; flattern is to flutter or flap, a similar light, irregular motion.

Practice

1 What does flattern mean?

2 Fill the gap: Der Vogel ___ aufgeregt mit den Flügeln.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches flattern?

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