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(truth/correctness)
a.to correspond with the facts
Was er sagt, stimmt nicht.—What he says is not true.
2.to vote (in an election or on a proposal)(voting)
a.to cast a vote
Wir stimmen morgen über den Antrag ab.—We will vote on the proposal tomorrow.
3.to tune (an instrument, etc.)(music/instrument)
a.to bring an instrument into the correct pitch
Kannst du bitte die Gitarre stimmen?—Can you please tune the guitar?
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.
