German Conversation · Level 162
29 words
German word
Anklang
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌklaŋ/
Meaning
- masculine nounapproval
Example
Der Vorschlag fand breiten Anklang.
The proposal met with broad approval.
More examples
Das Konzept fand schnell Anklang bei jungen Konsumenten.
The concept quickly found approval among young consumers.
Core concept
A message strikes a receptive chord and leaves a positive echo among listeners.
Common phrases
schnellen Anklang finden
find quick approval
in der Öffentlichkeit Anklang finden
find public approval
Similar words
Zustimmung: The feeling of agreeing with a proposal or stated opinion.
Beifall: Public approval expressed through clapping, cheering, or similar signs.
Resonanz: A meaningful reaction that a message or work stirs among people.
Akzeptanz: Widespread willingness to accept and approve an idea or proposal.
Definition in German
Die positive Aufnahme oder das Echo, das eine Aussage, ein Projekt oder ein Ereignis in Öffentlichkeit oder Gruppe erfährt.
Word origin
Anklang is formed from an- and Klang, and its earlier sense of sound or resonance extended to a favorable response.
Usage tips
- Anklang finden bei takes the audience in the dative, as in Anklang bei den Wählern finden, while auf Anklang stoßen is a separate pattern.
Other meanings
- receptionnoun
- responsenoun
- resonancenoun
Opposites
- Ablehnungrejectionnoun
Related words
- anklingensound faintlyverb