abstimmen
vote
Eine Gruppe von Menschen entscheidet gemeinsam über etwas, indem jeder seine Wahl oder Meinung abgibt.
The German word "abstimmen" is a verb that means "to vote" or "to coordinate." It is derived from the prefix "ab-" and "stimmen," which means "to tune" or 'to voice". "Abstimmen" can be used in the context of casting a vote in an election or a meeting, or it can also mean synchronizing actions or opinions among a group, ensuring they are in agreement or harmony.
Similar words in German include "wählen" (to elect or choose), "koordinieren" (to coordinate), and "angleichen" (to align).
The difference between "abstimmen" and these similar words lies in their specific contexts. "Wählen" specifically relates to making a choice or selecting in a vote, "koordinieren" emphasizes managing the interplay and organization among components or activities, and "angleichen" focuses on making things uniform or equivalent. "Abstimmen," on the other hand, imparts both the act of voting and coordinating, stressing the element of deliberate consensus or adjustment among varying elements or views.
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Examples
Wir stimmen morgen über den Vorschlag ab.verb
We will vote on the proposal tomorrow.
Sie stimmen jeden Monat ab.verb
They vote every month.
Wir stimmen über den Vorschlag ab.verb
We are voting on the proposal.
Die Mitglieder stimmen morgen ab.verb
The members will vote tomorrow.
Morgen müssen alle darüber abstimmen.verb
Tomorrow everyone has to vote on it.
Das Team wird am Dienstag abstimmen.verb
The team will vote on Tuesday.
Warum habt ihr gestern nicht über die Änderungen abgestimmt?verb
Why didn’t you vote on the changes yesterday?
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