Glöcklein

dasNoun

small bell

English translations

  1. 01

    small bell

  2. 02

    little bell

Word details

German meaning
Eine Verkleinerungsform von Glocke, also eine kleine Glocke.
English meaning
Small bell, little bell
Synonym
Schelle, Klingel
German example
Das Glöcklein klingelt sanft im Wind.
English example
The small bell rings gently in the wind.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Glöcklein
Plural Form
die Glöcklein

Example sentences with “Glöcklein”

  1. Das Glöcklein am Hals der Katze klingelte. (The small bell on the cat's neck tinkled.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Glöcklein always neuter?

Yes, all nouns ending in the diminutive suffix '-lein' are neuter (das).