quietschend
The German word for squeaky is quietschend.
quietschend is an adjective used to describe something that produces a high-pitched sound or a squeak. It is derived from the verb quietschen, which means to squeak or screech. In German, you can also use the onomatopoeic expressions quietsch quietsch or piep piep to imitate and describe a squeaky sound.
Meaning: producing a high-pitched sound or squeak (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, quietschend is an inflected form that changes its ending based on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. For example, you might use quietschendes for a neuter noun in the nominative or accusative case or quietschende when modifying a plural noun.
Did you know?
- In German, the word quietsch is often used in the phrase quietschbunt to describe colors that are so bright they are almost 'squeaky'.
- In German, the feeling of something being 'squeaky clean' is not expressed with quietschend, but often with the word blitzblank, meaning 'lightning clean'.
- While quietschend describes a high-pitched sound, German uses the distinct verb knarren for the 'squeaky' sound of a wooden floor or an old door, which English often groups together.
Examples in context
- Toms Hund mag quietschende Spielsachen.Tom's dog likes squeaky toys.This sentence shows how to use quietschend to describe toys.Tatoeba #8113694 by brauchinet, translation #8113225 by Hybrid
- Der Chor sang mit piepsiger StimmeThe choir sang with a squeaky voice
- Die alte Schaukel ist quietschigThe old swing is squeaky
- ein quietschiges FahrradA squeaky bicycle
- ein quietschendes BettA squeaky bed
- extrem quietschendExtremely squeaky
- sehr piepsigVery squeaky
- Die quietschende TürThe squeaky door
- Die quietschende Tür nervt mich.The squeaky door annoys me.
- Ich höre ein quietschendes Geräusch im Auto.I hear a squeaky noise in the car.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are checking a bicycle in the garage.
- LauraDas quietschende Fahrradteil muss geschmiert werden.That squeaky bicycle part needs to be lubricated.
- MaximilianHast du das Öl dabei, Laura?Do you have the oil with you, Laura?
- LauraJa, ich habe es in der Tasche.Yes, I have it in the bag.
- MaximilianGut, dann können wir es reparieren.Good, then we can repair it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “squeaky” translations and entries quietschend, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
