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
(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
The sounding of a bell as a signal.
Klingel
(chiefly, British, informal) A telephone call.
Glocke
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
Klingel
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
Schelle
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
Schulglocke
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.
What does "bell" mean?
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noun A hollow metal instrument, often shaped like a cup, that rings when struck.
"The church bell rang out across the valley at noon."
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verb To attach a bell to something.
"Someone suggested they bell the cat so it couldn't sneak up on the birds."
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verb To flare out or take on a bell-like shape.
"The skirt belled out as she spun around."
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bell in a sentence
- The church bell rang out across the valley at noon.
- Please ring the bell when you want the bus to stop.
- Someone suggested they bell the cat so it couldn't sneak up on the birds.
- The farmer belled each cow so he could find them in the fog.
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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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