Ding — meaning in English

English meaning

• affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
• contraption noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
• item noun A single thing, especially one on a list or among a group of things.
• object noun A physical thing that can be seen or touched.
• stuff noun Miscellaneous items, belongings, or unspecified material.
• thing noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.

Senses

Ding is used for these senses in English:

• Thing (chiefly, historical) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
• affair A material object (vaguely designated).
• contraption (figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
• item A distinct physical object.
• stuff (informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
• thing That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
• thing (slang, euphemism) A penis.

affair — full definition

1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

Related German words