Tonfall

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Translation of Tonfall into English

Noun

1.
Kommunikation, Sprechweise
  • The tone of voice suggested he was upset.Der Tonfall deutete darauf hin, dass er verärgert war.
  • He spoke in a sarcastic tone of voice.Er sprach in einem sarkastischen Tonfall.
2.
Linguistik
  • Her inflection changed when she was excited.Ihre Sprachmelodie änderte sich, wenn sie aufgeregt war.
3.
Sprache
  • Her cadence changed as she became excited.Ihre Sprachmelodie änderte sich, als sie aufgeregt wurde.
4.
im übertragenen Sinn
TECH.
  • The film's dark tonal quality made some viewers feel uneasy.Die düstere Stimmung des Films machte einige Zuschauer unruhig.
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Expressions with Tonfall: translations and examples in English

He read the story in a monotone.
She spoke in reverential tones about her mentor.

Synonyms and analogies of Tonfall in German

Other examples with Tonfall

He spoke in a sarcastic tone of voice.
Er sprach in einem sarkastischen Tonfall.

Translations of "Tonfall" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
tonen.

Ihr autoritärer Tonfall ließ alle ihren Anweisungen ohne Frage folgen.

Her bidding tone made everyone follow her directions without question.

tone of voicen.

Ein rauer Tonfall kann manchmal die Gefühle der Menschen verletzen.

A harsh tone of voice can sometimes hurt people's feelings.

inflectionn.

Der Tonfall oder die Intonation eines Wortes können seine wahre Bedeutung offenbaren.

The inflection or intonation of a word can reveal its true meaning.

intonationn.

Dieser Klang, die Worte und der Tonfall teilten alle seine Gefühle mit.

This sound, the words and intonation expressed all of his feelings.

cadencen.

Ihre Stimme folgte ganz natürlich dem Tonfall der Musik, während sie mitsang.

Her voice naturally followed the cadence of the music as she sang along.

accentn.

Christophe Avi besitzt den singenden Tonfall und das Aussehen eines ehemaligen Rugbyspielers.

Christophe Avi has the lilting accent and physique of a former rugby back-row forward.

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Other translations for Tonfall:

  • liltn.
  • inflexionn.

Tonfall: Examples and translations in context

Ein rauer Tonfall kann manchmal die Gefühle der Menschen verletzen.

A harsh tone of voice can sometimes hurt people's feelings.

Die Wärme in ihrem Tonfall war in schweren Zeiten tröstlich.

The warmth in her tone of voice was comforting during tough times.

Ich erkannte ihren Tonfall sofort und wusste, dass es wichtig war.

I recognized her tone of voice immediately and knew it was important.

Sein arrogante Tonfall während des Gesprächs brachte die Kunden zur Weißglut.

His arrogant tone during the call made the customers boil with frustration.

Ihr schreiender Tonfall zeigte, dass sie wirklich über etwas aufgebracht war.

Her yelling tone indicated that she was really upset about something.

Sein ernster Tonfall deutete darauf hin, dass er diesmal nicht scherzte.

His serious tone of voice indicated that he was not joking this time.

Als sie die Nachricht verkündete, verriet ihr Tonfall ihre Aufregung.

When she announced the news, her tone of voice revealed her excitement.

Sie sprach in einem fröhlichen Tonfall, der allen den Tag erhellte.

She spoke in a cheerful tone of voice that brightened everyone's day.

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