tongued

• Beschreibt die Art oder den Stil des Sprechens einer Person; wird oft in Zusammensetzungen verwendet, z. B. 'scharfzüngig' oder 'wohlredend'. Bezieht sich auf die Beschaffenheit der Zunge oder darauf, wie jemand spricht.

Describes a person's manner or style of speaking, often used in compounds like 'silver-tongued' or 'sharp-tongued'.

1. Having a tongueB2formal

   Provided with or resembling a tongue; often used in combination.

   Mit einer Zunge versehen

   • The tongued frog caught the insect quickly.
   • The sculpture had a tongued figure protruding from its base.
   • The tongued instrument produced a unique sound.

   Synonymelingulate

2. Manner of speakingB2formal

   Having a particular way of speaking or expressing oneself; often used in combination.

   Redeweise

   • She is a sharp-tongued critic who never holds back.
   • He is a smooth-tongued salesman who can convince anyone.
   • The silver-tongued politician won over the crowd with ease.

   Synonymespokenvoiced

• Verb, das die Handlung mit der Zunge bezeichnet, etwa um einen Laut zu erzeugen, zu artikulieren, zu sprechen oder etwas im Mund zu manipulieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of using the tongue to produce sound, articulate speech, or manipulate something in the mouth.

1. To lick or touch with the tongueB2informal

   To use the tongue to touch or lick something, often in a gentle or exploratory manner.

   Lecken

   • The cat tongued the milk from the bowl.
   • He tongued the ice cream cone carefully.
   • She tongued the envelope to seal it.

   Synonymelaplicktaste

2. To articulate or pronounceC1formal

   To produce a sound or note by using the tongue, especially in playing a wind instrument.

   Mit der Zunge artikulieren

   • The musician tongued each note precisely.
   • He tongued the flute to create a staccato effect.
   • She practiced tonguing techniques for the trumpet.

   Synonymearticulateenunciatepronouncesoundutter