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/

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.
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