Ton
tone
The German word 'Ton' translates to 'tone' in English. It is used to describe the quality, pitch, or character of a sound. For example, 'Der Ton seiner Stimme war freundlich' means 'The tone of his voice was friendly.' It can also refer to a musical note or sound, as in 'Der Ton des Klaviers ist verstimmt' which means 'The tone of the piano is out of tune.'
Example sentences using: Ton
Der Ton macht die Musik.
The tone makes the music.
This is a German saying which means the manner in which something is said is important. It is often translated into English as 'It's not what you say, but how you say it.'
Er hat einen tiefen Ton in seiner Stimme.
He has a deep tone in his voice.
This sentence describes the tone of someone's voice. The word 'Ton' in German can refer to a sound, tone or note, as well as to the style or manner of speaking.
Die Vase brach in tausend Töne.
The vase shattered into a thousand shards.
In this context, 'Töne' is actually an idiomatic expression in German for 'Fragments'. However, 'Ton' here does not translate directly to 'shard' or 'fragment', but it comes from the use of the word 'Ton' in the pottery making process.