NOUN
Ton/toːn/sound; tone; note
Ton is a German noun that means sound, tone, or note. It is pronounced /toːn/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Tone".
Definitions
1.a sound produced by vibration, especially musical or clear sound(acoustics, general)
a.musical note or pitch
Der Sänger traf alle Töne perfekt.—The singer hit all the notes perfectly.
b.a single, distinguishable sound
Plötzlich hörte ich einen seltsamen Ton.—Suddenly I heard a strange sound.
2.way of speaking; tone of voice(communication, manner)
a.manner in which something is said
Sein Ton war sehr freundlich.—His tone was very friendly.
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 note. 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.
