Kilo Lingo

ring

/rɪŋ/

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Translation

To make a clear sound like a bell, or to call someone on the phone.

Word origin

From Old English hringan, meaning to make a clear sound like a bell.

Origin
Old English
Root
hringan

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (ring, rings, rang)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

bell nine o'.

"Rang" is the past form of "ring".

Please later tonight.

Here "ring" means to call me on the phone.

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"Rings" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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This word is part of lesson 11.