glocken

This is the 7500th most frequent German word.


glocken

"Bells."


Here, 'Glocken' is used to refer to physical items, specifically church bells, making it a noun in the plural form.

Die Glocken läuteten laut am Morgen.

The bells rang loudly in the morning.


In this sentence, 'Glocken' is again a plural noun, denoting small bells, such as collectible or decorative items.

Er besitzt eine Sammlung von antiken Glocken.

He owns a collection of antique bells.


Here, 'Glocken' is used metaphorically to indicate the sound of the bells, demonstrating their role in event signaling.

Die Glocken kündigten den Beginn der Feier an.

The bells announced the beginning of the celebration.