to agree / to approve
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to agree
To have the same opinion as another person and express this; to agree with a statement or proposal. Often used with a dative object.
Ich stimme dir vollkommen zu, dass wir etwas ändern müssen.
I completely agree with you that we need to change something.
'Zustimmen' (to agree / to approve) is a separable verb. The prefix 'zu' stands at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Er stimmt meinem Vorschlag sofort zu.
He agrees to my proposal immediately.
This verb always requires the dative. You agree with 'jemandem' (someone) or agree to 'etwas' (something, a plan, an idea).
Die Eltern haben der Reise ihrer Tochter zugestimmt.
The parents approved their daughter's trip.
To strengthen the agreement, you can use adverbs such as 'voll' (fully), 'ganz' (completely), 'vollkommen' (completely), or 'uneingeschränkt' (without reservation).
In diesem Punkt stimme ich dir voll und ganz zu.
On this point, I fully and completely agree with you.
to be right / to vote / to tune
'stimmen' and 'zustimmen' both have to do with opinion or decision-making. 'stimmen' is used when you cast your vote in an election or vote, usually 'für' or 'gegen' (for or against) something. 'zustimmen' means that you agree with an opinion, proposal, or decision. The person or thing often appears in the dative: 'dem Vorschlag zustimmen' (to agree to the proposal). The words can be confused because agreement and voting can occur together. But you 'stimmt bei einer Abstimmung' (vote in a vote), and you 'stimmt einem Vorschlag zu' (agree to a proposal).
Die Ärztin stimmt dem Vorschlag der Patientin zu.
The doctor agrees with the patient's suggestion.
Im Verein stimmen wir morgen über den neuen Beitrag.
In the club, we are voting tomorrow on the new membership fee.