NOUN
Ton/toːn/sound; tone; clay
Ton is a German noun that means sound, tone, or clay. It is pronounced /toːn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Tone".
Definitions
1.a particular sound, especially a musical note or tone(sound/acoustics)
a.musical note or pitch
Sie traf den hohen Ton nicht.—She did not hit the high note.
b.the general sound or mood in speaking
Sein Ton war sehr freundlich.—His tone was very friendly.
2.clay used in pottery or construction(material)
a.natural earthy material used for bricks and pottery
Aus Ton kann man Töpferwaren herstellen.—You can make pottery from clay.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ton | die Tone |
| Genitive | des Tons | der Tone |
| Dative | dem Ton | den Tonen |
| Accusative | den Ton | die Tone |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ton" mean in English?
- "Ton" means sound, tone, or clay. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ton"?
- "Ton" is pronounced /toːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ton" der, die, or das?
- "Ton" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ton"?
- The plural of "Ton" is "Tone".
- What part of speech is "Ton"?
- "Ton" is a noun in German.
