der Ton
Translation
tone, sound, clay, shade
Examples
Die Musik hat einen schönen Ton.
The music has a beautiful tone.
Der Töpfer arbeitet mit Ton.
The potter works with clay.
Mir gefällt dieser warme Farbton.
I like this warm shade of color.
Sprich nicht in diesem Ton mit mir!
Don't speak to me in that tone!
Grammar Patterns
to set the tone den Ton angeben The captain sets the tone on the ship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Klang (sound), der Lehm (clay); Antonyms: die Stille (silence)
Etymology
From Greek 'tonos' (stretching, tension, tone).
Memory Tips
Connect the meanings: the 'tone' of music, the 'tone' of a voice, and the earth 'tone' of clay.