Tönen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Tönen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sound", "to ring" or "to chime".

Essential properties of "tönen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: tönen
  • Simple past: tönte
  • Participle: getönt

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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 "tönen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sound, to ring, to chime"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Glocken tönen in der Ferne.The bells chime in the distance.
  2. Der Sänger tönt eine schöne Melodie.The singer sounds a beautiful melody.
  3. Die Trompeten tönen laut im Konzert.The trumpets sound loudly in the concert.

2.) "To tint, to color, to dye"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Künstler tönt die Leinwand in Blau.The artist tints the canvas blue.
  2. Sie tönt ihr Haar in einem neuen Farbton.She dyes her hair in a new shade.
  3. Der Designer tönt das Bild mit warmen Farben.The designer tints the picture with warm colors.
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