noun

die Stimme, -n

voice

Das ist der Ton, den Menschen machen, wenn sie sprechen oder singen.

The German word "Stimme" is a noun meaning "voice" or "vote". It refers to the sound produced by a person when speaking or singing, as well as a single vote in an election or decision-making process.

  • Stimme (voice): the sound or tone produced.
  • Stimme (vote): an expression of choice in voting.

Similar words:

  • Ton (tone, sound)
  • Votum (vote, formal)
  • Sänger (singer - related but refers to a person)

Difference:

  • "Stimme" specifically means the human voice or a vote, whereas "Ton" is a more general term for sound or tone.
  • "Votum" is a more formal term for "vote".
  • "Sänger" refers to a person, not the voice itself.

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Examples

Deine Stimme klingt sehr klar.noun

Your voice sounds very clear.

Seine Stimme ist laut und klar.noun

His voice is loud and clear.

Seine Stimme ist sehr laut.noun

His voice is very loud.

Plötzlich hörte man seine tiefe Stimme im Raum.noun

Suddenly one heard his deep voice in the room.

Ihre Stimme klingt freundlich.noun

Her voice sounds friendly.

Die Stimme des Sängers ist angenehm.noun

The voice of the singer is pleasant.

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