läuten — meaning in English

English meaning

• chime noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
• ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
• sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
• toll noun A fee charged for using a road, bridge, or similar route.

Senses

läuten is used for these senses in English:

• ring (transitive) To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
• ring (transitive) To produce (a sound) by ringing.
• sound (transitive) To cause to produce a sound.
• toll (figuratively) To make a sound as if made by a bell.

chime — full definition

1. noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
2. verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
3. verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).

ring — full definition

1. noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
2. noun A roughly circular arrangement or shape, or an enclosed area used for a contest such as boxing.
3. verb To make a clear, resonant sound, as a bell does; also, to telephone someone.

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