twang

• Substantiv, das einen scharfen, vibrierenden Klang bezeichnet, etwa beim Zupfen einer Saite, oder einen näselnden Beiklang der Stimme, wie er für manche regionalen Dialekte typisch ist.

A noun referring to a sharp, vibrating sound, such as that made by a plucked string, or to a distinctive nasal quality in speech characteristic of certain regional dialects.

1. Sharp vibrating soundB2formal

   A sharp, ringing sound produced by a plucked string or a similar vibration.

   Scharfer vibrierender Klang

   • The twang of a guitar string filled the room.
   • He heard the twang of a bowstring as the arrow was released.
   • The twang of a spring echoed in the old clock.

   Synonymeclangjanglepingplunkresonanceringvibrationzing

2. Nasal speech qualityB2informal

   A distinctive nasal quality in a person's voice, often associated with certain regional dialects.

   Näseln

   • She spoke with a slight Southern twang.
   • His voice had a noticeable twang from his rural upbringing.
   • The actor adopted a twang to sound more authentic for the role.

   Synonymenasalitynasalization

• Verb, das beschreibt, einen scharfen, vibrierenden Ton zu erzeugen, meist durch Zupfen einer Saite oder durch einen näselnden Klang der Stimme.

A verb used to describe the act of producing a sharp, vibrating sound, typically from a plucked string or a nasal tone of voice.

1. Cause to sound with a twangB2informal

   To make a sharp, ringing sound, like that of a plucked string.

   Einen scharfen, schwingenden Ton erzeugen

   • He twanged the guitar string loudly.
   • The bow twanged as the archer released the arrow.
   • She twanged the rubber band to get his attention.

   Synonymepickpluckstrumthrum

2. Sound with a twangB2informal

   To produce a sharp, vibrating sound.

   Mit scharfem Klang schwingen

   • The wire twanged when it snapped.
   • The banjo twanged merrily during the song.
   • The spring twanged as the door slammed shut.

   Synonymeclangjangleresoundreverberateringvibrate

3. Twitch or throb with painC1informalmedical

   To experience a sudden, sharp, localized pain or spasm.

   Vor Schmerz zucken

   • His injured knee twanged with every step.
   • The muscle in her back twanged painfully.
   • He felt a twang of pain in his shoulder.

   Synonymeachesmartstingthrobtwingetwitch

4. Pluck strings of an instrumentB2formalart

   To pull and release the strings of a musical instrument to produce a sound.

   Saiten zupfen

   • The musician twanged the strings of his sitar.
   • She twanged the harp gently.
   • He twanged the bass guitar during the solo.

   Synonymepickplucksnapstrumthrum

5. Pronounce with a nasal twangC1informal

   To speak with a sharp, nasal tone or accent.

   Näseln

   • She twanged her words in a strong Southern accent.
   • He twanged his vowels when he spoke.
   • The actor twanged his lines to sound like a cowboy.