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Stimmung

mood

noun SHTIM-mung Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

atmosphere

Usage Note

Stimmung is the mood of a person or the atmosphere of a place; gute Stimmung means a good vibe at a party. It derives from Stimme ('voice') and also covers the musical 'tuning' of an instrument. Beware the false friend: it is not 'opinion' (that is Meinung).

Examples

"Die Stimmung war ausgezeichnet."

Natural Translation

The mood was excellent.

Literal Translation

The mood was excellent.

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