Anklingen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anklingen" is used as verb with the meaning of "sound", "resonate" or "be heard".

Essential properties of "anklingen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anklingen
  • Simple past: klang an
  • Participle: angeklungen

See full conjugation of anklingen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anklingen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "For a sound to become subtly audible"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In der Ferne konnte man die Glocken anklingen hören.In the distance, one could hear the bells ringing faintly.
  2. Die Melodie begann leise anzuklingen.The melody began to sound softly.
  3. Ein leises Lachen ließ in der Stille anklingen.A soft laugh echoed in the silence.

2.) "To hint at something indirectly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In seiner Rede ließ er Kritik anklingen.In his speech, he hinted at criticism.
  2. Das Thema der Freiheit ließ im Text anklingen.The theme of freedom was hinted at in the text.
  3. In ihrem Brief ließ sie Hoffnung anklingen.In her letter, she hinted at hope.
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