zustimmen
agree
Sagen oder zeigen, dass man mit einer Meinung oder einem Vorschlag einverstanden ist.
The German word "zustimmen" is a verb composed of "zu" and "stimmen".
- stimmen means "to be correct," "to tune," or "to vote."
- zu is a prefix indicating direction or approval here.
"zustimmen" means "to agree" or "to approve" (e.g., agreeing to a proposal).
Similar words:
- einverstanden sein (to be in agreement)
- billigen (to endorse, to approve)
- akzeptieren (to accept)
Differences:
- zustimmen implies active agreement, often in a formal or official context (e.g., voting).
- einverstanden sein focuses more on personal agreement or consent.
- billigen implies approval but often without enthusiasm.
- akzeptieren emphasizes acceptance, which may be reluctant.
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Examples
Ich stimme dir zu.verb
I agree with you.
Sie stimmen dem Plan ohne Zögern zu.verb
They agree to the plan without hesitation.
Wir stimmen der Idee zu.verb
We agree with the idea.
Viele stimmen dem Plan zu.verb
Many agree with the plan.
Wir stimmen zu, dass das eine gute Idee ist.verb
We agree that this is a good idea.
Warum hast du mir gestern nicht zugestimmt?verb
Why didn’t you agree with me yesterday?
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