stimmen
Translation
that's right, that's correct, to vote, to tune
Examples
Das stimmt.
That's right.
Er stimmt für den Vorschlag.
He is voting for the proposal.
Die Rechnung stimmt nicht.
The bill is not correct.
Stimmt so.
Keep the change.
Grammar Patterns
(as a statement) to be correct/right Das stimmt.
((for/against sth.)) to vote for/against sth. Er stimmt für den Vorschlag.
Similar Words
ist richtig (is right), ist korrekt (is correct)
Etymology
From 'Stimme' (voice). Originally meant 'to bring into harmony'. When things are in harmony, they are correct.
Memory Tips
Think of voices ('Stimme') coming to an agreement. If they agree, 'stimmt' - it's right!