clinking
word · lemma: clink
Definition
A high, light sound that happens when glass, metal, or similar objects gently hit each other.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly to describe soft, pleasant sounds like glasses at a celebration or coins in a pocket. Common with the verb 'hear' or 'sound'. Not used for loud, harsh noises.
Spanish: tintineo - tintinear (sonido)Portuguese (BR): tilintar - tilintando (som) Portuguese (PT): tilintar - tilintando (som)Chinese (Simplified): 叮当声Chinese (Traditional): 叮噹聲Hindi: झनझनाहटArabic: صوت الطنينBengali: ঝনঝনানি - ডুমুরানিRussian: звон - позвякиваниеJapanese: カチャンという音 - カランという音Vietnamese: leng keng - leng kẻngKorean: 짤랑거림 - 짤랑이는 소리Turkish: çınlama - tınlamaUrdu: کھنکIndonesian: gemerincing - berdenting
Example Sentences
The clinking of bottles echoed down the hall after the party.
natural
I hear the clinking of glasses in the kitchen.
basic
They walked quietly except for the clinking of bracelets on her wrist.
natural
She likes the clinking sound of coins.
basic
The keys are clinking in his pocket.
basic
Everyone raised their glasses, clinking them together to celebrate.
natural