Where does “klang” come from?
klang (English) comes from German klang, from Middle High German klanc, from Old High German klang.
klang (English): Any periodic sound, especially one composed of a...
Definitions
- Any periodic sound, especially one composed of a...
Ancestry of “klang”, step by step
klang traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via German klang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | klang | first/third-person singular preterite of klingen |
| 2 | Middle High German | klanc | — |
| 3 | Old High German | klang | — |
via Swedish klang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | klang | sound, chime; timbre; strong conjugation form of... |
via Malay Kelang
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | Kelang | Klang a town in |