church bell
die Kirchenglocke, die Kirchenglocken
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church bell
A large bell, usually cast from bronze, that hangs in a church tower. It is rung to call the congregation to a church service, indicate the time, or accompany special events such as weddings and funerals.
Jeden Sonntag um zehn Uhr hört man die Kirchenglocken in der ganzen Stadt läuten.
Every Sunday at ten o'clock, you can hear the church bells ringing throughout the whole town.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kirchenglocken |
| genitive | der Kirchenglocke |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kirchenglocke | die Kirchenglocken |
| accusative | die Kirchenglocke | die Kirchenglocken |
| dative | der Kirchenglocke | den Kirchenglocken |
| genitive | der Kirchenglocke | der Kirchenglocken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is a compound of 'Kirche' (church) and 'Glocke' (bell). The '-n' is a linking element that connects the two nouns.
Der Klang der alten Kirchenglocke ist sehr tief.
The sound of the old church bell is very deep.
The typical verb for the sound of a bell is 'läuten' (to ring). When the bell indicates the hour, the verb 'schlagen' (to strike) is also used.
Die Kirchenglocken läuten zur Hochzeit.
The church bells are ringing for the wedding.
The sound or action of ringing is referred to as 'das Geläut' (the peal of bells) or 'das Läuten' (the ringing). These nouns are closely connected with the church bell.
Das Läuten der Kirchenglocken weckte mich am Sonntagmorgen.
The ringing of the church bells woke me on Sunday morning.
