Klingeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Klingeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "ring", "chime" or "jingle".

Essential properties of "klingeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: klingeln
  • Simple past: klingelte
  • Participle: geklingelt

See full conjugation of klingeln

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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 "klingeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To ring a bell or similar device"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Telefon klingelt schon seit einer Minute.The phone has been ringing for a minute.
  2. Bitte klingeln Sie an der Tür, wenn Sie ankommen.Please ring the doorbell when you arrive.
  3. Die Schulglocke klingelt um 8 Uhr morgens.The school bell rings at 8 AM.

2.) "To jingle or clink (metallic objects)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Münzen klingelten in seiner Tasche.The coins jingled in his pocket.
  2. Die Gläser klingelten, als wir anstießen.The glasses clinked when we toasted.
  3. Der Schlüsselbund klingelte bei jedem Schritt.The bunch of keys jingled with every step.

3.) "To have ringing/buzzing in the ears"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Meine Ohren klingeln nach dem lauten Konzert.My ears are ringing after the loud concert.
  2. Ihm klingelte der Kopf von all den neuen Informationen.His head was buzzing from all the new information.
  3. Wenn dir die Ohren klingeln, spricht vielleicht jemand über dich.If your ears are ringing, maybe someone is talking about you.
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