German Conversation · Level 12
90 words
German word
Sound
Pronunciation
IPA/saʊ̯nt/
Meaning
- masculine nounsound
Example
Der Sound im Auto ist schlecht.
The sound in the car is poor.
More examples
Auf dem Album ist ein klarer Sound zu hören.
A clear sound can be heard on the album.
Core concept
A speaker, instrument, or recording carries a distinctive sonic fingerprint that listeners can recognize.
Common phrases
klarer Sound
clear sound
lauter Sound
loud sound
der Sound im Konzert
the sound at the concert
Similar words
Klang: The particular tone and resonance created by an instrument or voice.
Ton: A simple individual sound with a particular pitch.
Geräusch: An unwanted or ordinary sound from daily activity, machinery, or objects.
Akustik: The acoustic behavior of sound as it moves through and fills a space.
Definition in German
Der Gesamteindruck des Gehörten, besonders Tonqualität und Klangcharakter.
Word origin
German borrowed Sound from English sound for a characteristic musical or audio impression.
Usage tips
- Sound usually describes sonic character or quality, while Geräusch more often denotes an individual noise.
Other meanings
- sound qualitynoun
- tonenoun
Related words
- Soundqualitätsound qualitynoun
- Soundtracksoundtracknoun
- Soundchecksoundchecknoun