German Conversation · Level 48
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German word
Stimmung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtɪmʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmood
Example
Ich habe heute eine gute Stimmung.
I'm in a good mood today.
More examples
Bei dem Konzert herrschte gute Stimmung.
There was a good atmosphere at the concert.
Core concept
The surrounding emotional climate gives people or a situation a recognizable tone, such as warmth, tension, or gloom.
Common phrases
gute Stimmung
good atmosphere
in Stimmung sein
be in the mood
für gute Stimmung sorgen
create a good atmosphere
Similar words
Laune: A person's temporary mood or frame of mind at a given time.
Gefühl: A specific emotion or inner response felt by an individual.
Atmosphäre: The overall emotional character of a place or gathering.
Definition in German
Emotionale Gesamtwirkung, die man bei Personen oder in Situationen wahrnimmt.
Word origin
Stimmung developed from the meaning of stimmen as putting something in tune or agreement, then extended from harmony to a person's or situation's emotional tone.
Usage tips
- Stimmung machen means to create a lively atmosphere, whereas in guter Stimmung sein means to be in a good mood.
Other meanings
- atmospherenoun
- tempernoun
Opposites
- Missstimmungbad moodnoun
Related words
- stimmungsvollatmosphericadjective
- Stimmungswechselmood changenoun