Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A hollow metal object that rings clearly when struck or moved.
Natural examples
Die Glocke am Fahrrad war kaum zu hören.
The bicycle bell was barely audible.
Um sechs läutete die Glocke der Kirche.
The church bell rang at six.
Ein Kind schlug die kleine Glocke vorsichtig an.
A child gently struck the small bell.
Usage note
Glocke is feminine; its plural is Glocken. One can ring a bell or hear it ring; Kirchenglocke and Fahrradglocke are compounds.
Mini-lesson: Glocke
A hollow metal object that rings clearly when struck or moved. Glocke is feminine; its plural is Glocken. One can ring a bell or hear it ring; Kirchenglocke and Fahrradglocke are compounds.
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