Suchen
to sound
01
klingen, geräusch machen
to make a noise
Intransitive
Example
The gong sounded to signal the end of meditation.
The whistle sounded, signaling the start of the race.
The alarm clock sounded, waking me up.
1.1
aussprechen, artikulieren
to articulate or pronounce words or sounds
Transitive: to sound a word or sound
Example
Can you sound the letter ' A ' in the word ' apple '?
In this language, it 's essential to sound the tones correctly.
When reading aloud, try to sound each syllable clearly.
1.2
erklingen, spielingen
to make something, often a musical instrument, emit sound
Transitive: to sound sth
Example
During the performance, the violinist expertly sounded each note.
He can sound the trumpet with incredible precision.
The ship 's captain sounded the ship 's horn to signal departure.
1.3
klingen, den Eindruck eines Geräuschs erwecken
to convey the impression or resemblance of a particular noise based on what is heard
Intransitive: to sound like sth
Example
The buzzing of the bees in the garden sounded exactly like a distant lawnmower.
The tapping on the window sounded just like raindrops.
Her footsteps on the creaky floorboards sounded eerily like ghostly whispers.
1.4
läuten, einen Ton von sich geben
to emit a specific noise or tone to communicate a message, provide a warning, or convey information
Transitive: to sound a noise or tone
Example
Economists are sounding a warning about potential market instability.
We should sound a warning about the potential risks involved.
When the storm approached, they sounded a loud siren as a warning.
02
klingen, wirken
to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard
Linking Verb: to sound [adj]
Example
Your friend 's suggestion for a road trip sounds exciting.
Learning a new language sounds challenging but rewarding.
The plan sounds promising, but we need to consider all the potential risks.
2.1
klingen, ausdrücken
to use one's voice to convey a particular emotion or quality
Linking Verb: to sound [adj]
Example
You sound upset.
He sounded confident during his presentation.
She sounded excited when she talked about her upcoming vacation.
2.2
klingen, scheinen
to give the impression of or appear as if something is a particular way or possesses specific qualities
Linking Verb: to sound sth
Example
The movie sounds an entertaining choice for the evening.
That sounds a reasonable approach to the problem.
Their plan sounds a sensible way to reduce costs.
03
sondieren
to use a special equipment to measure the depth of something, particularly a body of water
Transitive: to sound depth of something
Example
To ensure safe navigation, the sailors will sound the harbor entrance.
The researchers will sound the well to determine its water level.
The fisherman sounded the pond to find the best spot to cast his line.
04
abhorchen, sondieren
to examine a body cavity, such as the chest or abdomen, by listening to the sounds it produces using a stethoscope or other medical instrument
Transitive: to sound a body cavity
Example
During the examination, the doctor sounded her sinuses for signs of infection.
To diagnose the issue, the veterinarian sounded the dog 's chest.
The doctor sounded his patient 's chest to listen for any lung-related problems.
05
sondieren, untersuchen
to use a long surgical probe to examine or treat internal cavities, such as the bladder, in a person's body
Transitive: to sound internal cavities of body
Example
To diagnose the problem, the urologist had to sound the patient 's bladder.
The nurse carefully sounded the urinary tract to assess for blockages.
Sounding the uterus is a common procedure in gynecological examinations.
06
eintauchen, abtauchen
(of a whale or marine creature) to descend rapidly and steeply from the surface to a considerable depth in the water
Intransitive
Example
As the whale sounded, its powerful tail propelled it into the abyss.
The deep-sea explorer observed the giant squid sounding into the darkness.
The humpback whale began to sound, disappearing into the ocean 's depths.
Sound
01
Ton
anything that we can hear
Example
Laughter is a delightful sound that brightens any room.
The concert hall was filled with the beautiful sound of classical music.
The sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway.
02
der Klang, das Geräusch
the audio that comes from a TV, movie, radio, etc.
Example
The sound of the news broadcast filled the room as they tuned in to the latest updates.
The sound from the movie was so loud that it shook the room.
They adjusted the sound on the TV to hear the dialogue more clearly.
03
Geräusch, Klang
the subjective sensation of hearing something
04
Ton, Geräusch
the sudden occurrence of an audible event
05
Ton, Geräusch
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
06
Laut, Schall
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
07
Ton, tiefe Bucht
a large ocean inlet or deep bay
08
Meerenge, Klang
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
sound
01
gesund, einwandfrei
free from damage, disease, etc. and in a good condition
Example
His decision-making skills remained sound even under pressure.
Despite his age, his mind remained sound, sharp, and clear.
The laptop was in sound condition after the technician repaired the hardware.
02
solide, sicher
financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks
Example
The company 's sound financial management practices ensured it weathered periods of market volatility.
The pension plan provides retirees with a sound financial footing for their retirement years.
Despite economic downturns, their investments remained sound and continued to grow steadily.
03
gesund, vernünftig
exercising or showing good judgment
04
gesund, stabil
in excellent physical condition
05
solid, gesund
complete; thorough
06
tief, vollständig
(of sleep) deep and complete
07
gesund, stabil
free from moral defect
08
stabil, ernst
vigorous or severe
09
gültig, stark
having legal efficacy or force
10
fundiert, solid
having a solid foundation in logic or reason
Example
His argument was sound and well-supported by facts.
The committee made a sound decision after thorough analysis.
Her judgment is sound, reflecting years of experience.
Beispiel
The gong sounded to signal the end of meditation.
The whistle sounded, signaling the start of the race.
The alarm clock sounded, waking me up.
The fire alarm sounded, prompting everyone to evacuate.
The trumpet sounded for the parade to begin.
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