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ring

ring

Meaning of ring

English

to phone someone, or to make a bell sound

Deutsch

einen hellen Ton machen, wie eine Glocke oder ein Telefon

ring

Pronunciation

British English
/rɪŋ/
American English
/rɪŋ/

ring with German translation

ring usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Your phone is ringing.

Dein Handy klingelt.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Someone rang the doorbell.

Es hat an der Tür geklingelt.

ring synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ring, call, phone, and buzz

C
🇬🇧English
call

To phone; the main word in the US.

very often

ENCall me when you get home.

phone
🇬🇧English

To make a phone call; neutral.

often

ENShe phoned the doctor this morning.

Advanced: broader words

B
🇬🇧English
buzz

To ring an electric buzzer or intercom.

rare word

ENBuzz me when you're at the door.

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ring belongs to the topic "Calls and Meetings →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does ring mean?

to phone someone, or to make a bell sound

How do you pronounce ring?

ring is pronounced [rɪŋ].

How is ring used in a sentence?

Dein Handy klingelt. Translation: Your phone is ringing.

Is ring part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, ring can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ring part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, ring can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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