Anstimmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anstimmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "strike up", "start singing" or "begin to play".

Essential properties of "anstimmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: anstimmen
Simple past: stimmte an
Participle: angestimmt

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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 "anstimmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To begin singing or playing a song"

Definition: "To begin to sing or play a song or melody."
Translation(s): strike up, start singing, begin to play
Synonym(s): intonieren, beginnen, einsetzen
Antonym(s): beenden, aufhören
Related word(s): singen, musizieren, spielen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Sänger stimmen das Lied an.The singers strike up the song.
Er stimmte eine fröhliche Melodie an.He struck up a cheerful melody.
Wir stimmen das Geburtstagslied an.We strike up the birthday song.

2.) "To initiate a speech or conversation"

Definition: "To initiate a speech or conversation about a topic."
Translation(s): start, initiate, broach, open (a discussion)
Synonym(s): einleiten, anfangen
Antonym(s): schweigen, unterbrechen
Related word(s): reden, sprechen, diskutieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er stimmte ein wichtiges Thema an.He broached an important topic.
Sie stimmte eine Diskussion über Politik an.She initiated a discussion about politics.
Wir stimmen das Gespräch über das Projekt an.We start the conversation about the project.

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