rinkel

Dutch

Etymology

From earlier rinckele (“that which rings, clock, bell”). Compare Middle Dutch ringen (“to ring”), Dutch rinkelen (“to jingle”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈriŋ.kəl/

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• Rhymes: -ɪŋkəl

Noun

rinkel m (plural rinkels, diminutive rinkeltje n)

1. A metal disc (as a percussion cymbal, etc.) or ringlet used to produce a ringing sound.

Related terms

• rinkelen