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Echo in German

Echo in German is Echo, Widerhall, Bildschirmecho — Echo means of a sound, to bounce off a surface and be heard again; to reverberate.

Echo in German

Echo
proper noun
(Greek mythology) An oread, punished by Hera by losing her own voice and only being able to mimic that of others.
Echo
noun
A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.
Widerhall
noun
A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.
Bildschirmecho
noun
(computing) The displaying on the command line of the command that has just been executed.
Tastaturecho
noun
(computing) The displaying on the command line of the command that has just been executed.
hallen
verb
(computing, transitive) To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.
widerhallen
verb
(computing, transitive) To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.
wiederholen
verb
(computing, transitive) To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.
zurückwerfen
verb
(computing, transitive) To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.

What does "Echo" mean?

  1. verb Of a sound, to bounce off a surface and be heard again; to reverberate.
    "Her footsteps echoed down the empty corridor."
  2. verb To repeat or reflect someone else's words, opinion, or feeling.
    "His speech echoed concerns that many voters had already raised."
  3. noun A sound reflected back to the listener; also, a repetition of an idea or feeling.
    "The old man's worries were an echo of his father's."

Echo in a sentence

  • Her footsteps echoed down the empty corridor.
  • Thunder echoed across the valley long after the flash of lightning.
  • His speech echoed concerns that many voters had already raised.
  • The old man's worries were an echo of his father's.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Echo" in German?

"Echo" in German is Echo, Widerhall, Bildschirmecho. Echo means: Of a sound, to bounce off a surface and be heard again; to reverberate.

How do you use "Echo" in a sentence?

Example: "Her footsteps echoed down the empty corridor." In German, "Echo" is Echo, Widerhall, Bildschirmecho.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "Echo": Echo, Widerhall, Bildschirmecho, Tastaturecho, hallen, widerhallen.

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