die Klingel, -n
bell · doorbell
Ein kleines Gerät, das einen Ton macht, wenn jemand einen Knopf drückt, damit man weiß, dass Besuch da ist.
The German word "Klingel" is a noun that means "bell" or "doorbell". It is derived from the verb "klingen," which means "to ring" or "to sound." "Klingel" typically refers to a device that produces a ringing sound, commonly used in the context of alerting someone at a door or signaling an event.
Similar words in German include "Glocke" (bell, typically a larger hanging bell) and "Türglocke" (doorbell, specifically a bell at a door).
The difference between these terms lies in their usage: "Klingel" is often used for mechanical or electronic systems that produce a ringing sound, while "Glocke" refers to a larger, often ceremonial or musical bell. "Türglocke" specifically denotes a bell used to signal at the entrance to a building.
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Examples
Die Klingel klingt sehr laut.noun
The bell sounds very loud.
Am Eingang findet man eine Klingel.noun
At the entrance one finds a doorbell.
Am Eingang ist eine Klingel angebracht.noun
At the entrance, a bell is installed.
Die Kinder drücken die Klingel zweimal.noun
The children press the doorbell twice.
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