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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPattering
/ˈpæt.ər.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A series of light, quick sounds, often resembling the sound of rain or soft footsteps.
"The pattering of raindrops on the roof created a soothing atmosphere." - 2
The act of making a light, quick sound or movement.
"She enjoyed the pattering of her cat's paws as it walked across the wooden floor."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pattering' is derived from the verb 'pat', which has roots in Middle English 'patten', meaning to strike lightly. The term evolved through the influence of Old Norse and Middle Dutch, reflecting a gentle, rhythmic sound or action, often associated with light rain or footsteps.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pattering" is said worldwide
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frappement léger
Transliteration: fʁapəmɑ̃ leʒe
"Le frappement léger de la pluie sur le toit était apaisant."
leises Klopfen
Transliteration: laɪzəs ˈklɔpfn̩
"Das leise Klopfen des Regens auf dem Dach war beruhigend."
colpetto leggero
Transliteration: kolˈpɛtto leˈdʒɛro
"Il colpetto leggero della pioggia sul tetto creava un'atmosfera rilassante."
golpeteo suave
Transliteration: ɡolpeˈteo ˈswaβe
"El golpeteo suave de la lluvia en el techo era reconfortante."
batida suave
Transliteration: baˈtidɐ ˈswavɛ
"A batida suave da chuva no telhado criava uma atmosfera tranquila."
हल्की आवाज़
Transliteration: halkee aawaaz
"छत पर बारिश की हल्की आवाज़ सुनकर मन को शांति मिली।"
轻轻的声音
Transliteration: qīngqīng de shēngyīn
"屋顶上雨水的轻轻的声音让人感到宁静。"
부드러운 소리
Transliteration: budeureoun sori
"지붕 위에 내리는 비의 부드러운 소리가 편안함을 주었다."
軽やかな音
Transliteration: karoyaka na oto
"屋根の上の雨の軽やかな音が心を和ませた。"
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