German VERB B1 Rank 17041

vibrieren

to vibrate

vibrieren – vibrierte – hat vibriert

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vibrieren, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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vibrieren vs zittern

to tremble

Both words are possible when describing an emotionally charged voice. „Zittern“ emphasizes that the voice sounds shaky or uncertain, while „vibrieren“ conveys more of a perceptible sense of tension or energy. For fear or uncertainty, „zittern“ is appropriate; for powerful inner excitement, „vibrieren“ may be more suitable.

Visual example for zittern
vibrieren

Vor Begeisterung vibrierte seine Stimme, als er die Nachricht vorlas.

His voice vibrated with enthusiasm as he read the news aloud.

zittern

Vor Aufregung zitterte ihre Stimme, als sie die Nachricht vorlas.

Her voice trembled with excitement as she read the news aloud.

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