sound

• Bezeichnet etwas, das sich in gutem Zustand befindet, fest, stabil oder frei von Schäden, Verletzungen oder Mängeln ist.

Describes something that is in good condition, firm, or free from damage, injury, or defect.

1. Healthy and strongB1formal

   In good health or condition; free from injury or disease.

   Gesund und kräftig

   • After the accident, he was lucky to be sound and unharmed.
   • The doctor declared the patient sound after the check-up.
   • The building's foundation is structurally sound.

   Synonymefithalehealthyheartyrobuststurdyvigorouswholesome

   Antonymediseasedfrailillinfirmsickunhealthyunsoundweak

2. Sensible and reasonableB2formal

   Showing good judgment; sensible or wise.

   Vernünftig

   • That is a sound investment strategy.
   • She gave me sound advice about my career.
   • His argument is based on sound reasoning.

   Synonymecogentjudiciouslogicalprudentrationalreasonablereliablesensiblesolidvalidwise

   Antonymefoolishirrationalsenselessunsoundunwise

3. Thorough and completeB2formal

   Solid, reliable, or well-founded.

   Solide und fundiert

   • The company has a sound financial position.
   • He has a sound understanding of the subject.
   • The plan is sound and should work well.

   Synonymecogentcompletelogicalreliablesensiblesolidsubstantialthoroughvalid

   Antonymedefectivefallaciousfaultyflawedincompleteinvalidshakyunreliableunsoundweak

• Substantiv, das Schwingungen bezeichnet, die sich durch Luft oder ein anderes Medium ausbreiten und vom Ohr als Töne oder Geräusche unterschiedlicher Höhe und Lautstärke wahrgenommen werden; auch ein einzelner solcher Eindruck oder ein bestimmtes Geräusch.

A noun referring to vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, perceived by the ear as vibrations of varying pitch and volume.

1. Auditory sensationA1formal

   Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, perceived by the ear.

   Schall

   • The sound of thunder scared the children.
   • She heard a strange sound from the attic.
   • What sound does a cat make?

   Synonymeacousticnoisetone

   Antonymesilence

2. Audio in mediaA2formal

   The recorded or reproduced auditory content in music, film, or broadcasts.

   Klang in Medien

   • Turn up the sound on the TV.
   • The movie has excellent sound effects.
   • He works in sound production for concerts.

   Synonymeaudio

3. Body noiseB1informal

   A noise produced by the body, like breathing or heartbeat.

   Körpergeräusch

   • The doctor listened to the sound of her heartbeat.
   • He made a snoring sound all night.
   • The baby made gurgling sounds.

• Verb, das die Erzeugung eines Geräuschs oder Tons beschreibt oder auch den Eindruck, dass etwas auf eine bestimmte Weise wirkt oder klingt.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing a sound or making a noise, or to seem or appear to be.

1. Make a noiseA1formal

   To produce a sound or noise.

   Geräusch machen

   • The bell sounded at noon.
   • The alarm sounded loudly.
   • Birds sound cheerful in the morning.

   Synonymeblareboomchimeclangechopealresoundreverberateringtoll

2. Seem or appearB1formal

   To give the impression of being a certain way when heard or judged.

   Klingen

   • That sounds like a good idea.
   • She sounds tired after the long day.
   • The plan sounds reasonable to me.

   Synonymeappearseem

3. Measure depthC1formal

   To measure the depth of water using a line or device.

   Die Tiefe messen

   • The sailors sounded the depth before anchoring.
   • They sounded the ocean floor near the coast.
   • The ship sounded the water to check for shallows.

   Synonymefathomgaugeplumbprobe

Phrasal-Variantensound offsound out