erklingen
Translation
to sound, to ring out, to resound
Examples
Die Melodie erklang sanft.
The melody sounded softly.
Plötzlich erklang ein lauter Schrei.
Suddenly, a loud scream rang out.
Grammar Patterns
[Subject] sounds/rings out The music sounded from the church.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tönen, schallen, hallen (to sound, to resound)
Etymology
From the prefix er- (indicating the start of an action) + klingen (to sound). Literally 'to begin to sound'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'er-' as 'erupting'. A sound that 'erupts' and 'klingen' (sounds out).