ringing
word · lemma: ring
/ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/
RING-ing
/ɹˈɪŋɪŋ/
RING-ing
Definition
Making a clear repeated sound like a bell or phone. It can describe a sound that is happening now or a strong noise that seems to stay in your ears.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for phones, bells, alarms, and ears: 'The phone is ringing', 'ringing in my ears'. As an -ing form, it usually appears with 'be' or before a noun, as in 'a ringing phone'. Do not confuse it with the noun 'ring' meaning a circle or jewelry.
Spanish: sonando - timbrandoPortuguese (BR): tocando - soandoPortuguese (PT): a tocar - a soarChinese (Simplified): 响着 - 鸣响着Chinese (Traditional): 響著 - 鳴響著Hindi: बज रहा है - घंटी बजनाArabic: يرنّ - يدقّBengali: বাজা (শব্দ) - বেজে ওঠাRussian: звонJapanese: 鳴っている音 - 耳鳴りVietnamese: rung (âm thanh) - ù taiKorean: 울림 - 울리는 소리Turkish: çalma (ses) - çınlamaUrdu: گھنٹی بجنا - کانوں میں گونجIndonesian: reng (âm thanh) - ù tai
Example Sentences
The phone is ringing in the kitchen.
basic
I heard a ringing sound at the door.
basic
My ears are ringing after the loud music.
basic
Can you get that? My phone keeps ringing.
natural
There was a ringing in my ears for hours after the concert.
natural
I ignored the ringing doorbell because I was in the shower.
natural