die Stimmung
Translation
mood, atmosphere, vibe, spirit
Examples
Die Stimmung auf der Party war super.
The vibe at the party was great.
Ich bin heute in guter Stimmung.
I'm in a good mood today.
Seine Musik erzeugt eine melancholische Stimmung.
His music creates a melancholic mood.
Grammar Patterns
to be in a ((good/bad)) mood in ((guter/schlechter)) Stimmung sein I'm in a good mood today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Laune (mood), die Atmosphäre (atmosphere), das Ambiente (ambience)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'stimmen,' meaning 'to tune' or 'to be correct.' Imagine tuning an instrument to set the right 'mood' or 'atmosphere.'
Memory Tips
Link 'Stimmung' with 'Stimme' (voice). The 'voice' or tone of a situation determines its 'mood' or 'vibe'.