din
word
Definition
A loud, continuous noise, especially one that is confusing or unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
'Din' is usually used in formal or descriptive writing, not in casual conversation. Common collocations: 'the din of traffic', 'a din in the classroom'. Don't confuse with 'noise' (more general) or 'racket' (informal). 'Din' often suggests a mixture of sounds that makes it hard to think or hear.
Spanish: estrépito - ruido fuerte y continuoPortuguese (BR): barulho - estrondoPortuguese (PT): barulho - estrondoChinese (Simplified): 喧闹声 - 嘈杂声Chinese (Traditional): 喧鬧聲 - 嘈雜聲Hindi: शोरगुल - लगातार तेज़ आवाज़Arabic: ضجيج - صوت صاخب مستمرBengali: শব্দ - কোলাহলRussian: гам - шумJapanese: 騒音（そうおん） - 騒がしさVietnamese: tiếng ồn - tiếng huyên náoKorean: 소음 - 떠들썩함Turkish: gürültü - curcunaUrdu: شور - ہنگامہIndonesian: keributan - kebisingan
Example Sentences
The din of the construction made it hard to sleep.
basic
We could not hear each other over the din in the restaurant.
basic
Children made a joyful din after the game ended.
basic
I couldn’t focus on my book because of the din from outside.
natural
The city’s morning din slowly faded as the sun set.
natural
The teacher raised her voice above the din to get everyone’s attention.
natural