tinkle

• Ein helles, leichtes, klingelndes Geräusch, wie von einer kleinen Glocke oder einem dünnen Stück Metall; auch das Klingeln eines Telefons oder ein leichtes Klirren.

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

1. Light metallic soundB1formal

   A light, clear, ringing sound, like that of a small bell.

   Klingen

   • The tinkle of the bell announced her arrival.
   • He heard the tinkle of ice cubes in a glass.
   • The wind chimes made a soft tinkle in the breeze.

   Synonymechimeclinkdingjinglepingringtintinnabulation

• Verb, das ein leichtes klingelndes Geräusch beschreibt oder, umgangssprachlich, das Wasserlassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a light, ringing sound, or informally, to urinate.

1. Make a light ringing soundB1formal

   To produce a series of short, light, high-pitched sounds, like a small bell.

   Klingen

   • The wind chimes tinkled softly in the breeze.
   • She could hear the ice cubes tinkling in her glass.
   • The small bell on the cat's collar tinkled as it walked.

   Synonymechimeclinkjinglepingringtingtink

2. Urinate (informal)B1informal

   A childish or informal term for urinating.

   Pinkeln (informell)

   • The little boy said he needed to tinkle.
   • She asked her mother if she could go tinkle before the movie.
   • He took the toddler to the bathroom to tinkle.

   Synonymepeepee-peepiddleweeweewee