Klingelton

ringtone

noun KLING-el-ton Rare

Usage Note

Klingelton is the standard German term for a phone ringtone. Einen neuen Klingelton herunterladen (download a new ringtone) or den Klingelton ändern (change the ringtone) are typical smartphone settings actions.

Examples

"Kannst du bitte deinen Klingelton auf stumm schalten?"

Natural Translation

Could you please put your ringtone on silent?

Literal Translation

Can you please your ringtone on mute switch?

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