No. 2,752 in German
klingen
"To sound" or "to ring."
In a sentence
Die Glocken des Kirchturms klingen klar und laut.
The church tower's bells sound clear and loud.
Here 'klingen' is used to describe the sound produced by an object, specifically the bells.
Das Angebot klingt verlockend, aber ich brauche mehr Informationen.
The offer sounds tempting, but I need more information.
In this sentence, 'klingen' is used metaphorically to express how the offer is perceived.
Sein Vorschlag klang in der Diskussion gut durchdacht.
His suggestion sounded well thought out in the discussion.
Here, 'klingen' conveys the impression or perception given by the suggestion during communication.
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