ting

• Substantiv, das einen leichten, klaren, metallischen Klang bezeichnet, wie er etwa von einer kleinen Glocke oder einer dünnen Metallplatte beim Anschlagen erzeugt wird.

A noun referring to a light, clear, metallic sound, such as that made by a small bell or a thin piece of metal being struck.

1. Metallic resonanceC2formal

   The light, high-pitched acoustic vibration produced when a hard object makes contact with a resonant surface.

   Leichtes Klingen

   • The gentle percussion of a silver spoon against the porcelain cup signaled the start of tea.
   • A faint high-pitched resonance echoed through the workshop as the tool struck the anvil.
   • The delicate chime of crystal glasses being toasted filled the dining hall.
   • A sudden sharp resonance indicated that a small pebble had hit the bicycle's frame.
   • The clock mechanism emitted a soft rhythmic vibration every sixty seconds.

   Synonymechimeclinkjinglepingringtinkle

2. Slang for an object or personslangbritish

   A term used in specific urban dialects to refer to an object, an event, or sometimes an attractive person.

   Ding / Sache

   • He described the entire situation as a complicated affair that needed sorting.
   • The new gadget he bought is a very impressive piece of technology.
   • In local street culture, the term is frequently applied to a stylish individual.
   • She called the celebration a massive gathering that lasted all night.
   • That specific item in the shop window caught his attention immediately.

   Synonymebabeitemobjectthing

• Veralteter oder außer Gebrauch geratener Verb, das bedeutet, einen Klang oder ein Läuten wie eine Glocke zu erzeugen; klingen. Wird auch als Variante von 'tink' oder 'tinge' verwendet.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to sound or ring, as a bell; to tinkle. Also used as a variant of 'tink' or 'tinge'.

1. Cause to make a tingB2informal

   To cause something to produce a light, sharp, metallic sound.

   Klingen lassen

   • She tinged the glass with her spoon to get attention.
   • He tinged the bell lightly to signal the start.
   • The wind tinged the wind chimes gently.

   Synonymechinkclinkjingleringtinkle

2. Make a light, metallic soundB2informal

   To produce a short, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

   Klingen

   • The small bell tinged as the door opened.
   • The metal fork tinged against the plate.
   • The glass tinged when he tapped it with his ring.

   Synonymechinkclinkjinglepingringtinkle