VERB
intonieren/ɪntoˈniːʁən/to intone; to pitch; to strike up (a song)
intonieren is a German verb that means to intone, to pitch, or to strike up (a song). It is pronounced /ɪntoˈniːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "intonierte" and the past participle is "intoniert".
Definitions
1.to start singing or playing a note, especially to establish the pitch or tune(music)
a.to sing or play the opening notes to set the pitch (often in choirs or ensembles)
Der Chorleiter intoniert den ersten Ton, bevor das Lied beginnt.—The choir director intones the first note before the song begins.
2.to say or recite something with a specific tone or intonation(general/literary)
a.to recite or express something in a particular way or tone
Sie intonierte das Gedicht mit viel Gefühl.—She intoned the poem with much emotion.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | intonieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | intoniere |
| Present (du) | intonierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | intoniert |
| Preterite (ich) | intonierte |
| Participle II | intoniert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | intonierte |
| Imperative (singular) | intoniere |
| Imperative (plural) | intoniert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "intonieren" mean in English?
- "intonieren" means to intone, to pitch, or to strike up (a song). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "intonieren"?
- "intonieren" is pronounced /ɪntoˈniːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "intonieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "intonieren" is "intoniert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "intonieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "intonieren" becomes "intonierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "intonieren"?
- "intonieren" is a verb in German.
