verb
klingen
sound
Ein Geräusch machen, das man mit den Ohren hören kann.
The German word "klingen" is a verb meaning "to sound" or "to ring".
- It originates from the sound-related sense, implying producing or having a particular audible quality.
- Unlike compound words, it is a base verb itself without smaller word parts to analyze here.
Similar words include:
- "läuten" (to ring, usually bells)
- "tönen" (to sound, produce a tone)
- "schallen" (to resound)
Difference:
- Klingen is more general and can describe any kind of sound, impression, or how something "sounds" to the ear or in a figurative way (e.g., how an idea sounds).
- Läuten usually refers to ringing of bells.
- Tönen often refers to producing a continuous tone or color (figuratively).
- Schallen means to echo or resound louder and more widely.
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Examples
Die Glocken klingen sehr schön.verb
The bells sound very beautiful.
Es klingt wie Musik in meinen Ohren.verb
It sounds like music to my ears.
Das klingt sehr interessant.verb
That sounds very interesting.
Deine Stimme klingt angenehm.verb
Your voice sounds pleasant.
Das klingt interessant.verb
That sounds interesting.
Deine Ideen klingen plausibel.verb
Your ideas sound plausible.
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