rüttelt

Rüttelt is a German word that translates to "shakes" or "rattles" in English. It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb rütteln. The verb rütteln can describe a variety of shaking or rattling actions, both literal and figurative.

Literally, rütteln can refer to the physical act of shaking something. For example, one might rütteln an object to dislodge something, or rütteln a door to see if it is locked. It can also describe a more persistent, back-and-forth movement, like a car engine that rüttelt when it is not running smoothly.

Figuratively, rütteln can be used to describe actions that disturb or unsettle someone or something. A person might rütteln another's beliefs by presenting counterarguments. It can also imply an attempt to awaken someone from complacency or inaction. For instance, a difficult situation might rütteln someone out of their routine. The word often conveys a sense of forcefulness or persistence in the shaking action.