Klingelndes

Klingelndes is the neuter singular attributive form of the German adjective klingelnd, meaning producing a ringing or tinkling sound. In German grammar, adjectives in attributive position decline according to gender, number and case. With a neuter noun in nominative or accusative singular introduced by an indefinite article, the form is -es, as in ein klingelndes Geräusch. With a definite article, the form is das klingelnde Geräusch. The expression klingelndes is therefore typically found as part of a noun phrase rather than as a standalone noun.

In usage, klingelndes is common in descriptive language to convey audible ringing. Typical collocations include klingelndes Geläut (ringing of bells) and klingelndes Geräusch (a ringing sound). The term can be extended to other sound descriptions, such as klingelndes Glas (ringing glass) or klingelnde Glocken. Due to its descriptive nature, klingelndes often appears in literature, journalism and poetry to evoke a vivid auditory image.

Etymology and form: klingelnd stammt von klingen, dem Verb meaning to sound or ring. The participle klingelnd serves as an adjective, with -es as the neuter singular ending in appropriate grammatical contexts. This form illustrates how German adjectives adapt to the gender and case of the noun they modify.

See also: klingen, Geläut, Geräusch.