verb
klingen
zvučati
Ein Geräusch machen, das man mit den Ohren hören kann.
The German word "klingen" is a verb meaning "to sound" or "to ring".
- It is not a compound but a basic verb.
- Related noun: der Klang (sound, tone).
Similar words:
- tönen (to sound, especially of musical notes or voices)
- läuten (to ring, as a bell)
- hören (to hear) – related but focuses on perception rather than producing sound
Differences:
- klingen describes the characteristic or quality of a sound.
- läuten specifically refers to ringing (e.g., bells).
- tönen is often used for musical or decorative sounds.
- hören is about hearing or perceiving sound rather than producing it.
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Examples
Es klingt wie Musik in meinen Ohren.verb
Zvuči kao glazba u mojim ušima.
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