stimmten

This is the 4612th most frequent German word.


stimmten

"Stimmten" is the past tense form of the verb "stimmen," meaning "agreed" or "voted" depending on context.


Here, 'stimmten' is used in the context of casting votes in an official decision-making process.

Die Abgeordneten stimmten für die neue Gesetzesvorlage.

The representatives voted in favor of the new bill.


In this sentence, 'stimmten' means 'agreed,' referring to the consistency or matching of opinions.

Ihre Meinungen stimmten in diesem Punkt überein.

Their opinions agreed on this matter.


The usage of 'stimmten' here refers to the tuning or alignment of musical instruments.

Die Instrumente stimmten nicht ganz, und deshalb war die Musik disharmonisch.

The instruments were not quite in tune, and therefore the music was disharmonious.