tink

word

Definition

A short, light, ringing sound like when two small pieces of metal touch.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly as an onomatopoeia for describing gentle metallic sounds. Not a common word in general conversation; mostly found in sound effects, stories, or informal writing. Do not confuse with 'think.'

Spanish: tink (onomatopeya: sonido metálico ligero)Portuguese (BR): tink (onomatopeia: som metálico leve)Portuguese (PT): tink (onomatopeia: som metálico leve)Chinese (Simplified): 叮当声（轻微金属声）Chinese (Traditional): 叮噹聲（輕微金屬聲）Hindi: टन-टन (हल्की धातु की आवाज़)Arabic: تنك (صوت معدني خفيف)Bengali: টিং (ধাতব শব্দ) - ঝনঝন (হালকা ধাতব শব্দ)Russian: дзинь (звук) - тинг (звук)Japanese: チン（音） - カラン（音）Vietnamese: tinh (tiếng kim loại)Korean: 짤랑 (소리) - 딸랑 (금속 소리)Turkish: tink (zincir/metal sesi) - şıngır (hafif metal sesi)Urdu: ٹنک (آواز) - چھنک (ہلکی دھات کی آواز)Indonesian: ting (suara logam halus) - denting

Example Sentences

There was a faint tink in the background as the wind moved the chimes.

natural

The tiny bell made a tink when it moved.

basic

I heard a tink from the kitchen.

basic

A coin hit the glass with a soft tink.

basic

She dropped her keys, and they landed with a sharp tink on the floor.

natural

Every time the spoon touched the cup, there was a little tink.

natural