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bell in German

bell in German is Glocke, Klingeln, Klingel — bell means a hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.

bell in German

Glocke
noun
(percussion instrument) A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
Klingeln
noun
The sounding of a bell as a signal.
Klingel
noun
(chiefly, British, informal) A telephone call.
Glocke
noun
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
Klingel
noun
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
Schelle
noun
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
Schulglocke
noun
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.

What does "bell" mean?

  1. noun A hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.
    "The church bell rang out across the valley at noon."
  2. verb To attach a bell to something.
    "Someone suggested they bell the cat so it couldn't sneak up on the birds."
  3. verb To flare out or take on a bell-like shape.
    "The skirt belled out as she spun around."

bell in a sentence

  • The church bell rang out across the valley at noon.
  • Someone suggested they bell the cat so it couldn't sneak up on the birds.
  • The skirt belled out as she spun around.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bell" in German?

"bell" in German is Glocke, Klingeln, Klingel. bell means: A hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.

How do you use "bell" in a sentence?

Example: "The church bell rang out across the valley at noon." In German, "bell" is Glocke, Klingeln, Klingel.

Are there other ways to say "bell" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "bell": Glocke, Klingeln, Klingel, Schelle, Schulglocke.

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