how to pronounce poltern

/ˈpɔltɐn/

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poltern is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of poltern in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… seit weihnachten 2009 10 poltern die …”

meanings of poltern

verb:

To rumble.
To rant (To speak or shout at length in an uncontrollable anger.).

poltern frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word poltern occurs in german on average 0.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.