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clink
/klɪŋk/
noun
brzęk
Also
więzienie(n)
Definition
A sharp, ringing sound, like that of glass or metal striking together. (Also informal for prison).
Examples
We heard the clink of glasses as they toasted.
Usłyszeliśmy brzęk kieliszków, gdy wznosili toast.
He spent a few years in the clink for his crimes.
Spędził kilka lat w więzieniu za swoje przestępstwa.
Collocations
clink of glassesclink of keysin the clink
verb
brzęczeć
Also
dzwonić
Definition
To make a sharp, ringing sound, or to cause objects to make such a sound by striking them together.
Examples
Their glasses clinked together in a toast.
Ich kieliszki brzęknęły razem w toaście.
The coins clinked in his pocket.
Monety dzwoniły w jego kieszeni.
Collocations
glasses clinkkeys clinkcoins clink
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