die Verstimmung
bad mood
A state of mild annoyance, bad mood, or dejection.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Verstimmung über die unhöfliche Bemerkung hielt den ganzen Abend an.
Her annoyance at the rude remark lasted all evening.
die Verstimmung
mood / discord / detuning
die Verstimmung, die Verstimmungen
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Meanings
die Verstimmung
discord
A disturbance in the relationship between people, groups, or countries caused by irritation or disagreements.
EXAMPLE
Die Äußerungen des Ministers führten zu diplomatischen Verstimmungen zwischen den beiden Ländern.
The minister's comments led to diplomatic discord between the two countries.
die Verstimmung
detuning
A change in the pitches of a musical instrument that causes it to be out of tune.
EXAMPLE
Die Verstimmung des Klaviers war besonders bei den hohen Tönen deutlich zu hören.
The piano's detuning was especially noticeable in the high notes.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Verstimmung, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verstimmungen |
| genitive | der Verstimmung |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verstimmung | die Verstimmungen |
| accusative | die Verstimmung | die Verstimmungen |
| dative | der Verstimmung | den Verstimmungen |
| genitive | der Verstimmung | der Verstimmungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Verstimmung' (mood / discord / detuning) belongs to the word family of 'stimmen' (to tune) and is connected to the verb 'verstimmen' (to put out of tune / to annoy). The ending '-ung' forms a noun here that refers to a process or its result.
EXAMPLE
Die Verstimmung des Instruments ließ sich durch erneutes Stimmen beheben.
The instrument's detuning could be corrected by tuning it again.
Context clue
The intended meaning is often clear from the surrounding words: with people, feelings or relationships are usually the focus; with countries, political relations; and with instruments, tuning or pitch.
EXAMPLE
Seine Verstimmung über die Kritik war deutlich zu spüren.
His annoyance at the criticism was clearly noticeable.
Die diplomatische Verstimmung belastete die Gespräche.
The diplomatic discord put a strain on the talks.
Die Verstimmung des Instruments fiel beim Zusammenspiel sofort auf.
The instrument's detuning was immediately noticeable when it was played with the others.
Typical collocations
For personal bad moods, common phrases include 'Verstimmung über etwas' (annoyance at something), 'leichte Verstimmung' (mild annoyance), or 'innere Verstimmung' (inner discontent). The preposition 'über' (at/about) usually names the cause.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Verstimmung über die kurzfristige Absage war verständlich.
Her annoyance at the last-minute cancellation was understandable.
Political context
In this meaning, 'Verstimmung' (discord) is often used in political and diplomatic texts. Typical phrases include 'diplomatische Verstimmung' (diplomatic discord), 'Verstimmung zwischen zwei Staaten' (discord between two countries), and 'zu Verstimmungen führen' (to lead to discord).
EXAMPLE
Seit dem Streit um die Fangquoten herrscht zwischen den beiden Staaten eine anhaltende Verstimmung.
Since the dispute over fishing quotas, there has been persistent discord between the two countries.
Musical collocations
In its musical meaning, 'Verstimmung' (detuning) is often used with instruments or 'stimmen' (to tune). Common phrases include 'Verstimmung des Klaviers' (detuning of the piano) and 'Verstimmung eines Instruments' (detuning of an instrument).
EXAMPLE
Wegen der Verstimmung des Flügels musste das Konzert verschoben werden.
The concert had to be postponed because the grand piano was out of tune.
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