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sound (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, bijvoeglijk naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “sound”

enkelvoud sound, meervoud sounds of ontelbaar
  1. geluid
    The sound of the rain against the window was soothing.
  2. gehoorafstand
    The children were playing too far away to be within the sound of their mother's call.
  3. zeestraat (of "slenk" als het specifiek om een natuurlijke waterweg gaat)
    They took a boat trip around the sound, admiring the scenic coastline.
  4. zwemblaas
    The chef prepared a dish using fish sounds, which was surprisingly delicious.
  5. sonde
    The doctor used a sound to check for any obstructions in the patient's artery.

bijvoeglijk naamwoord “sound”

sound, comp. sounder, sup. soundest
  1. gezond
    After the accident, everyone was relieved to find the driver sound.
  2. degelijk
    The bridge was inspected and found to be sound, requiring no immediate repairs.
  3. weloverwogen
    The mathematician's proof was sound, leaving no room for doubt.
  4. vast (als in "vaste slaap")
    After a long day of work, she fell into a sound sleep.
  5. krachtig
    The boxer delivered a sound punch that knocked his opponent to the ground.
  6. rechtsgeldig
    The contract was sound, providing a firm legal basis for the partnership.

werkwoord “sound”

infinitief sound; hij sounds; verleden tijd sounded; volt. deelw. sounded; ger. sounding
  1. geluid maken
    The fire alarm sounded, and everyone evacuated the building.
  2. klinken
    His voice sounded strained over the phone, hinting at his fatigue.
  3. steunen (in de context van recht)
    The attorney argued that the case sounded in contract law.
  4. duiken (specifiek voor walvissen: "walvisduik" als verduidelijking)
    After breaching, the whale sounded, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
  5. peilen
    I sounded out my colleague about the new project, but he seemed hesitant.
  6. peilen (of "diepte meten" ter verduidelijking)
    Before anchoring, the crew sounded the harbor to ensure it was safe.
  7. sonderen
    The physician sounded the patient's lungs to check for any abnormalities.