die Stimme
the voice, the vote
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/diː ˈʃtɪmə/
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Cultural Note
'Stimme' means both 'voice' and 'vote' in German, connecting the concepts of personal expression and democratic participation. 'Jemandem eine Stimme geben' can mean both to give someone a voice (empowerment) and to vote for someone. 'Stimmung' (mood/atmosphere) shares the same root.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich liebe deine Stimme.
I love your voice.
Seine Stimme zitterte vor Aufregung.
His voice trembled with excitement.
Mit leiser Stimme sagte sie 'Ja'.
In a soft voice, she said 'yes'.