to tinkle, to jingle, to ring with a light metallic sound
1. to make a light, clear, ringing sound like that of metal or glass striking together
The bells tinir in the distance.
Os sinos tinem ao longe.
2. to produce a continuous series of light metallic sounds
The coins tinir in his pocket.
As moedas tinem no seu bolso.
3. to clink or jingle together
The glasses tinir when they were stacked.
Os copos tiniram quando foram empilhados.
Tinir is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe the pleasant sounds of bells, glasses, coins, or metal objects. It's often heard in contexts involving religious celebrations, festive gatherings, or everyday situations where metal or glass objects collide.
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