nounnoun
der Ton, ¨-e
tone · sound
Etwas, das man hören kann, wenn Luft durch Schwingungen bewegt wird.
The German word "Ton" is a noun with multiple meanings, primarily:
- Sound or tone (as in a musical note or audio frequency)
- Clay (material used in pottery)
Origin words:
It is a base word, not a compound, so no parts to break down.
Similar words:
- For sound/tone: Klang, Laut, Tonfall
- For clay: Lehm (another type of clay)
Differences:
- Ton in the sound context often implies a musical or definite pitch, while Klang emphasizes resonance or timbre, and Laut refers broadly to any sound or noise.
- Regarding clay, Ton is often finer and plastic suitable for shaping, whereas Lehm can be coarser soil/clay.
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Examples
Ein tiefer Ton erfüllt den Raum.noun
A deep tone fills the room.
Ein Ton erklingt im Konzertsaal.noun
A sound echoes in the concert hall.
Jeder Ton hat eine andere Frequenz.noun
Each sound has a different frequency.
Hast du die lauten Töne gehört?noun
Did you hear the loud sounds?
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