Abstimmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abstimmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to vote", "to cast a vote" or "to coordinate".

Essential properties of "abstimmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abstimmen
  • Simple past: stimmte ab
  • Participle: abgestimmt

See full conjugation of abstimmen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abstimmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To vote"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen über den Vorschlag abstimmen.We have to vote on the proposal.
  2. Die Mitglieder werden morgen abstimmen.The members will vote tomorrow.
  3. Das Parlament wird nächste Woche über das Gesetz abstimmen.The parliament will vote on the law next week.

2.) "To coordinate, to harmonize"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen unsere Pläne aufeinander abstimmen.We need to coordinate our plans with each other.
  2. Die Musiker stimmen ihre Instrumente ab.The musicians coordinate their instruments.
  3. Bitte stimmen Sie Ihren Terminkalender mit dem Team ab.Please coordinate your schedule with the team.

3.) "To tune an instrument"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gitarrist muss sein Instrument vor dem Konzert abstimmen.The guitarist must tune his instrument before the concert.
  2. Bitte stimmen Sie das Klavier ab, bevor wir anfangen.Please tune the piano before we start.
  3. Die Musiker stimmen ihre Instrumente aufeinander ab.The musicians tune their instruments to each other.
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