VERB
klingen/ˈklɪŋən/to sound; to ring
klingen is a German verb that means to sound or to ring. It is pronounced /ˈklɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "klang" and the past participle is "geklungen".
Definitions
1.to produce a certain sound or tone(perceivable sound)
a.to sound in a particular way
Seine Stimme klingt traurig.—His voice sounds sad.
b.to have a (musical) ringing or resonating sound
Die Glocken klingen hell.—The bells ring brightly.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | klingen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | klinge |
| Present (du) | klingst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | klingt |
| Preterite (ich) | klang |
| Participle II | geklungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | klänge |
| Imperative (singular) | klinge |
| Imperative (plural) | klingt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klingen" mean in English?
- "klingen" means to sound or to ring. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "klingen"?
- "klingen" is pronounced /ˈklɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "klingen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "klingen" is "geklungen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "klingen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "klingen" becomes "klang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "klingen"?
- "klingen" is a verb in German.
