Glocke
/ˈɡlɔkə/feminine
The German word for bell is Glocke. Wiktionary also lists Glogg.
Meaning: percussive instrument (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Glocke | /ˈɡlɔkə/ | feminine |
| Glogg | Alemannic German, feminine |
Glocke is used to refer to bells that are rung by a mechanism or a rope, such as those found in a bell tower.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Glogg is an Alemannic German dialect form of bell, used primarily in parts of Switzerland and southwestern Germany.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Glocke is Glocken.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡlɔkə/
Did you know?
- In Germany, it is a traditional custom for large bells to be 'baptized' and given a specific name before they are hoisted into a tower.
- The English word 'clock' and the German Glocke are distant linguistic cousins, both tracing back to an ancient word for a bell.
- German has the word Glasglocke, which refers to a glass bell jar used in scientific experiments to create a vacuum.
Examples in context
- Ich hörte die Glocke.I heard the bell.This sentence shows how to express hearing a bell.Tatoeba #13595322 by mhr, translation #2360759 by CK
- Tom läutete die Glocke.Tom rang the bell.This sentence illustrates the action of ringing a bell.Tatoeba #5865137 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2548970 by CK
- Bald läutet die Glocke.The bell will soon ring.This sentence shows the use of the verb for a bell ringing in the future.Tatoeba #12855557 by mhr, translation #12933903 by sundown
- Die Kirchenglocke läutet.The church bell is ringing.
- Das Läutewerk der Turmuhr ist beeindruckend.The bell mechanism of the clock tower is impressive.
- Hörst du das Läutchen?Do you hear that little bell?
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are standing in front of an old church.
- JulianDie Glocke ist sehr groß.The bell is very large.
- LauraJa, die Glocke klingt wunderschön.Yes, the bell sounds beautiful.
- JulianKannst du die Glocke hören?Can you hear the bell?
- LauraJa, ich höre sie.Yes, I hear it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bell” translations and entries Glocke, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Glocke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
