Klirren Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Klirren" is mainly used as verb meaning "to clink", "to jingle" or "to rattle". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Klirren"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: klirren
- Simple past: klirrte
- Participle: geklirrt
regularintransitive
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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Klirren
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Klirren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make a sharp, metallic sound"
"Klirren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To produce a sharp, metallic sound, like glass breaking."
- Translation(s): to clink, to jingle, to rattle, to clang
- Synonym(s): scheppern, klappern
- Related word(s): klirrend, Klirren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Gläser klirren im Schrank, wenn der Zug vorbeifährt.
- Als der Teller fiel, klirrte er laut auf dem Boden.
- Im Winter klirren die Eiszapfen im Wind.
2.) "Sharp, metallic sound"
"Klirren", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A sharp, metallic sound, like that of breaking glass."
- Translation(s): clink, jingle, rattle, clang
- Synonym(s): Scheppern, Klappern
- Related word(s): klirren, klirrend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Klirren der Gläser war im ganzen Raum zu hören.
- Ein plötzliches Klirren ließ alle aufschrecken.
- Das Klirren der Ketten hallte durch die Nacht.
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