VERB
stimmen/ˈʃtɪmən/to be correct; to vote; to tune
stimmen is a German verb that means to be correct, to vote, or to tune. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɪmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stimmte" and the past participle is "gestimmt".
Definitions
1.to be correct; to be true(agreement, correctness)
a.used to indicate something is accurate or true
Die Antwort stimmt.—The answer is correct.
b.to match or be in agreement
Die Zahlen stimmen nicht überein.—The numbers do not match.
2.to vote (in an election or decision)(voting)
a.to take part in a vote
Die Bürger stimmen über das neue Gesetz ab.—The citizens are voting on the new law.
3.to tune (an instrument)(music, adjustment)
a.to adjust a musical instrument to the correct pitch
Kannst du bitte die Gitarre stimmen?—Can you tune the guitar, please?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stimmen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stimme |
| Present (du) | stimmst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stimmt |
| Preterite (ich) | stimmte |
| Participle II | gestimmt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stimmte |
| Imperative (singular) | stimm |
| Imperative (plural) | stimmt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stimmen" mean in English?
- "stimmen" means to be correct, to vote, or to tune. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stimmen"?
- "stimmen" is pronounced /ˈʃtɪmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stimmen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stimmen" is "gestimmt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stimmen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stimmen" becomes "stimmte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stimmen"?
- "stimmen" is a verb in German.
