clink

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein kurzes, helles metallisches Klirren oder Geräusch, oder umgangssprachlich ein Gefängnis bzw. eine Haftanstalt.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a short, sharp metallic sound, or a slang term for a prison or correctional facility.

1. Short metallic soundB1formal

   A short, light, ringing sound made by metal or glass objects striking each other.

   Klingen

   • The clink of glasses filled the room during the toast.
   • He heard the clink of coins in his pocket.
   • The clink of a key against the lock echoed in the hallway.

   Synonymechinkclankjingleringtinkle

2. Prison or jailB2informal

   A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).

   Gefängnis

   • He spent a few years in the clink for his crimes.
   • The thief was thrown into the clink after the robbery.
   • She visited her brother in the clink last weekend.

   Synonymebrigcancoolerhoosegowjailjointjuglockuppokeyprisonslammerstir

• Kurz gesagt: ein helles, klirrendes Geräusch verursachen, typischerweise wenn Glas oder Metall aneinanderschlägt; auch mit Gläsern anstoßen.

A verb used to describe the act of making a short, sharp ringing sound, typically by striking glass or metal objects together.

1. Make a ringing soundB1formal

   To produce a short, sharp, ringing sound, like that of glass or metal objects striking each other.

   Klingen

   • They clinked their glasses together in a toast.
   • The coins clinked in his pocket as he walked.
   • She heard the keys clink against the metal table.

   Synonymechinkjinglepingringtingtinkle

2. Emit a high-pitched soundB1formal

   To make or give off a high, clear, metallic sound.

   Klingen

   • The small bell clinked softly in the breeze.
   • The chain clinked as the dog moved.
   • A piece of metal clinked against the stone floor.

   Synonymechinkjinglepingringtingtinkle