Intonieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Intonieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to intone", "to sing" or "to play".

Essential properties of "intonieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: intonieren
Simple past: intonierte
Participle: intoniert

regulartransitive

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 "intonieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sing or play a melody"

Definition: "To sing or play a melody with the voice or an instrument."
Translation(s): to intone, to sing, to play, to perform
Synonym(s): singen, anstimmen, vortragen
Related word(s): Melodie, Gesang, Ton

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Chor begann, das Lied zu intonieren.The choir began to intone the song.
Er kann jede Melodie sofort intonieren.He can intone any melody immediately.
Die Musiker mussten das Stück neu intonieren.The musicians had to re-intone the piece.

2.) "To begin a chant or speech with a specific tone"

Definition: "To begin a chant or speech with a specific tone."
Translation(s): to intone, to begin, to start, to set the tone
Synonym(s): einleiten, beginnen
Related word(s): Ton, Rede, Anfang

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Priester begann, das Gebet zu intonieren.The priest began to intone the prayer.
Sie wollte die Hymne feierlich intonieren.She wanted to intone the hymn solemnly.
Er hat die Rede mit einem ernsten Ton intoniert.He intoned the speech with a serious tone.

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