modulieren/moduˈliːʁən/to modulate; to adjust
modulieren is a German verb that means to modulate or to adjust. It is pronounced /moduˈliːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "modulierte" and the past participle is "moduliert".
Definitions
1.to change the pitch, tone, or key of a voice or musical piece(music/sound)
a.to shift the key or tone in music
Der Sänger modulierte am Ende des Liedes in eine höhere Tonart.—The singer modulated into a higher key at the end of the song.
b.to vary the voice or sound for expression or adjustment
Sie modulierte ihre Stimme, um freundlicher zu klingen.—She modulated her voice to sound friendlier.
2.to adapt or adjust something in a nuanced way(general/figurative)
a.to alter or fine-tune gradually
Er modulierte seine Argumente, um niemanden zu beleidigen.—He modulated his arguments to avoid offending anyone.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | modulieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | moduliere |
| Present (du) | modulierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | moduliert |
| Preterite (ich) | modulierte |
| Participle II | moduliert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | modulierte |
| Imperative (singular) | moduliere |
| Imperative (plural) | moduliert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "modulieren" mean in English?
- "modulieren" means to modulate or to adjust. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "modulieren"?
- "modulieren" is pronounced /moduˈliːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "modulieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "modulieren" is "moduliert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "modulieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "modulieren" becomes "modulierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "modulieren"?
- "modulieren" is a verb in German.
