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 right(correctness, agreement)
a.to reflect the truth or be accurate
Die Antwort stimmt.—The answer is correct.
2.to vote(voting)
a.to participate or decide by vote
Wir stimmen über den Vorschlag ab.—We are voting on the proposal.
3.to tune (a musical instrument)(music)
a.to adjust the pitch of an instrument
Er stimmt die Gitarre.—He is tuning 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.
