Gong

derNoun

gong (musical instrument or signal sound)

English translations

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    gong

Word details

German meaning
Ein flaches, kreisförmiges Musikinstrument aus Metall, das mit einem Schlägel angeschlagen wird.
English meaning
Gong
Synonym
Klangkörper
German example
Der Gong wurde angeschlagen, um das Essen anzukündigen.
English example
The gong was struck to announce the meal.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Gong
Plural Form
die Gongs

Example sentences with “Gong”

  1. Der Gong ertönte zum Beginn der Vorlesung. (The gong sounded at the beginning of the lecture.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Gong' take an umlaut in the plural?

No, the plural is 'die Gongs'. It is a masculine noun (der Gong).