Läuten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Läuten" is used as verb with the meaning of "ring", "chime" or "toll".

Essential properties of "läuten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: läuten
  • Simple past: läutete
  • Participle: geläutet

See full conjugation of läuten

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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 "läuten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a bell or chime sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Glocken läuten zur Messe.The bells ring for mass.
  2. Er läutet an der Tür.He rings the doorbell.
  3. Die Schulglocke läutet um acht Uhr.The school bell rings at eight o'clock.

2.) "To signal an event with a bell"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Glocken läuten das neue Jahr ein.The bells usher in the new year.
  2. Der Lehrer läutet das Ende der Stunde ein.The teacher signals the end of the lesson.
  3. Die Kirchenglocken läuten den Gottesdienst ein.The church bells announce the service.
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