цо́канье

rare #30967

nounneuterinanimateuncountable

1.
clatter, clacking, clopping
С у́лицы доноси́лось цо́канье копы́т.
The clatter of hooves came from the street.
Typically of horses' hooves or high heels on a hard surface.
2.
clicking (of the tongue), tutting
В отве́т раздало́сь недово́льное цо́канье языко́м.
An disapproving click of the tongue was the only reply.
A sound made with the tongue to express disapproval or surprise.
3.
(rare) tsokanyedialectology
Цо́канье характерно для се́верных русских го́воров.
Tsokanye is typical of the northern Russian dialects.
Term in Russian dialectology for the pronunciation of ч as ц.

Examples

Цоканье каблуков разносилось по коридору.
The clicking of heels echoed through the corridor.
В тишине слышалось только цоканье часов.
In the silence, the only sound was the ticking of the clock.
Мы услышали цоканье копыт по улице.
We heard the clatter of hooves along the street.