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clank in German

clank in German is klirren, kläppern, aneinanderschlagen — clank means a loud, dull sound of metal striking metal.

clank in German

klirren
verb
(intransitive) To make a clanking sound
kläppern
verb
(intransitive) To make a clanking sound
aneinanderschlagen
verb
(transitive) To cause to sound with a clank.
klirren
verb
(transitive) To cause to sound with a clank.
kläppern
verb
(transitive) To cause to sound with a clank.

What does "clank" mean?

  1. noun A loud, dull sound of metal striking metal.
    "The chain hit the floor with a clank."
  2. verb To make a clank sound.
    "The old radiator clanked as it heated up."
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clank in a sentence

  • The chain hit the floor with a clank.
  • The old radiator clanked as it heated up.

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What is "clank" in German?

"clank" in German is klirren, kläppern, aneinanderschlagen. clank means: A loud, dull sound of metal striking metal.

How do you use "clank" in a sentence?

Example: "The chain hit the floor with a clank." In German, "clank" is klirren, kläppern, aneinanderschlagen.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "clank": klirren, kläppern, aneinanderschlagen.

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