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Klingeln

ringtone, ringing

noun KLING-eln Rare
Communication Technology

Usage Note

Klingeln as a noun (das Klingeln) refers to the ringing of a phone or doorbell. Das Klingeln des Handys (the ringing of the mobile phone) is a familiar phrase; Klingelton (ringtone) is the compound used for customisable ringtones.

Examples

"Das Klingeln seines Handys unterbrach das Meeting."

Natural Translation

The ringing of his mobile phone interrupted the meeting.

Literal Translation

The ringing of his mobile phone interrupted the meeting.

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