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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClang
/klæŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A loud, sharp sound, typically made by metal striking metal.
"The clang of the bell echoed through the empty streets."
- 1
To make a loud, sharp sound.
"He clangs the metal pieces together to get their attention."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'clang' originates from the Middle English term 'clangen', which is derived from the Old Norse 'klanga', meaning to sound or ring. The term has evolved to describe a loud, resonant sound, often associated with metal striking metal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clang" is said worldwide
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clang
Transliteration: klã
"Le clang de la cloche résonnait dans les rues vides."
Klang
Transliteration: klaŋ
"Der Klang der Glocke hallte durch die leeren Straßen."
clangore
Transliteration: klanˈɡore
"Il clangore della campana risuonava per le strade vuote."
clangor
Transliteration: klanɡor
"El clangor de la campana resonaba por las calles vacías."
clangor
Transliteration: klɐ̃ɡor
"O clangor do sino ecoava pelas ruas vazias."
ध्वनि
Transliteration: dhvani
"घंटी की ध्वनि सुनाई दी।"
clang
Transliteration: kēng
"钟声在空荡荡的街道上回荡。"
소리
Transliteration: sori
"종소리가 텅 빈 거리에서 울려 퍼졌다."
音
Transliteration: oto
"鐘の音が空っぽの通りに響いた。"
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