VERB
klingeln/ˈklɪŋl̩n/to ring; to buzz (doorbell); to jingle
klingeln is a German verb that means to ring, to buzz (doorbell), or to jingle. It is pronounced /ˈklɪŋl̩n/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klingelte" and the past participle is "geklingelt".
Definitions
1.to make a ringing sound, especially of a bell, doorbell, or phone(sound; bell, telephone, etc.)
a.to emit a bell-like sound, typically when calling someone's attention
Kannst du bitte an der Tür klingeln?—Can you ring the doorbell, please?
b.of a phone or alarm: to ring
Das Telefon hat dreimal geklingelt.—The phone rang three times.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klingeln |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klingele |
| Present (du) | klingelst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klingelt |
| Preterite (ich) | klingelte |
| Participle II | geklingelt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klingelte |
| Imperative (singular) | klingle |
| Imperative (plural) | klingelt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klingeln" mean in English?
- "klingeln" means to ring, to buzz (doorbell), or to jingle. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klingeln"?
- "klingeln" is pronounced /ˈklɪŋl̩n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klingeln"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klingeln" is "geklingelt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "klingeln"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klingeln" becomes "klingelte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klingeln"?
- "klingeln" is a verb in German.
