sound

UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/

Übersetzungen

soundsubstantiv
sounds
Pl.
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
The sound of the waves was soothing.
Звук волн был успокаивающим.
The sound from the construction site was very loud.
Шум с строительной площадки был очень громким.
The sound of the city was a constant hum.
Гул города был постоянным.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
soundverb
sounded
Präteritum
sounded
Partizip Perfekt
sounding
Gerundium
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
The alarm will sound at 7 AM.
Будильник будет звучать в 7 утра.
издавать звук
The bell will sound when the class is over.
Колокол издаст звук, когда урок закончится.
soundadjektiv
sounder
Komp.
soundest
Super.
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
He made a sound decision.
Он принял здравое решение.
She has a sound sleep every night.
Она каждую ночь крепко спит.
The bridge is sound and safe to cross.
Мост надежный и безопасный для перехода.
soundadverb
Archaic/literary use meaning ‘soundly; deeply’ (e.g., “sleep sound”).

Definitionen

soundsubstantiv
A vibration that travels through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.
A particular auditory effect produced by a given cause.
The sound of the alarm clock woke me up at 6 AM.
The sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.
She was startled by the sudden sound in the quiet room.
A musical, vocal, or mechanical noise.
The band was known for their unique sound that blended jazz and rock.
A narrow stretch of water forming an inlet or connecting two wider areas of water such as two seas or a sea and a lake.
The ship navigated through the sound to reach the open ocean.
The audio component of a film, television program, broadcast, or recording.
The sound was slightly out of sync with the video.
soundverb
To emit or produce a sound.
The alarm sounded loudly in the middle of the night.
To make a particular noise or convey a specific impression when heard.
Her voice sounded cheerful over the phone.
To measure the depth of water, typically using a line or electronic device.
The sailors sounded the depth of the ocean to ensure safe passage.
To pronounce or articulate a word or letter.
He sounded each letter carefully to help the child learn to read.
To give a signal or warning by making a noise.
The referee sounded the whistle to start the game.
To probe, test, or investigate (someone’s opinion, intentions, or the depth/condition of something), often in a cautious or indirect way.
She sounded her colleagues out about the proposed changes before the meeting.
To investigate, test, or find out the opinions or intentions of someone, often by indirect questioning (usually followed by “out”).
The manager sounded the employees out about the proposed schedule change.
soundadjektiv
In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.
The bridge was declared sound after the inspection.
Based on valid reasoning or good judgment.
She gave a sound argument for her proposal.
Financially secure and reliable.
The company is in a sound financial position.
Deep and undisturbed (used to describe sleep).
He had a sound sleep after the long journey.
Severe or thorough; vigorous and decisive (especially of blows, punishment, or defeat).
The team suffered a sound thrashing in the final match.
soundadverb
Soundly; deeply; thoroughly (used especially after a verb, chiefly in archaic or literary style).
After the long march, the soldiers slept sound all night.