ting
word
Definition
A short, clear, light ringing sound, like the sound made by a small bell or a piece of metal lightly struck. Used as a noun for the sound itself.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for describing high-pitched, light metallic or bell-like sounds, often in writing or sound effects. Not common in daily conversation. Collocates with words like 'the ting of a bell' or 'hear a ting'.
Spanish: tintineo - campanilleoPortuguese (BR): tinido - tilintarPortuguese (PT): tinido - tilintarChinese (Simplified): 叮当声 - 叮铃声Chinese (Traditional): 叮噹聲 - 叮鈴聲Hindi: टनटनाहटArabic: رنين خفيفBengali: টিং - ঝনঝন (হালকা শব্দ)Russian: динь - звон (металлический звук)Japanese: チン - 軽い鈴の音Vietnamese: ting - tiếng leng kengKorean: 띵 - 맑은 종소리Turkish: ting - hafif zil sesiUrdu: ٹنگ - ہلکی سی گھنٹی کی آوازIndonesian: ting - dentingan
Example Sentences
I heard a ting when I dropped my coin.
basic
The bell made a soft ting.
basic
There was a clear ting in the air.
basic
A tiny ting echoed through the empty hallway.
natural
Suddenly, a sharp ting caught everyone's attention.
natural
You know that ting your phone makes for a new message?
natural