German word

Klingel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklɪŋl̩/

Meaning

  • feminine noundoorbell

Example

An der Tür sind neue Klingeln.

There are new doorbells at the door.

Illustration for Klingel (doorbell)

More examples

Wir haben die Klingel stummgeschaltet.

We have muted the doorbell.

Core concept

A button, lever, or bell at a doorway or on a vehicle creates a short ringing signal for attention.

Common phrases

  • die Klingel stumm schalten

    mute the doorbell

  • die Klingel ersetzen

    replace the doorbell

Similar words

Türklingel: A door-mounted bell pressed by visitors to announce their arrival.
Klingelton: A ringing sound from a phone or app that signals an incoming call or notification.

Definition in German

Klingel bezeichnet ein Gerät, das durch Betätigung einen wiedererkennbaren Ton abgibt und so auf eine Ankunft oder einen Ruf aufmerksam macht.

Word origin

The noun Klingel comes from German klingeln, 'to ring', which is historically connected with klingen, 'to sound'.

Usage tips

  • In 'die Klingel drücken', Klingel is the object being pressed, while 'an der Tür klingeln' describes the person's action.

Other meanings

  • bellnoun
  • chimenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Klingeltondoorbell soundnoun
  • klingelndringingadjective
  • klingelnringverb

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