Tonfall
derNounintonation, tone of voice
English translations
- 01
tone
- 02
pitch
- 03
inflection
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Tonfall beschreibt die Art und Weise, wie jemand spricht, und kann Emotionen oder Absichten vermitteln.
- English meaning
- Tone of voice
- Synonym
- Betonung, Ausdrucksweise
- German example
- Ihr Tonfall verriet ihre Ungeduld.
- English example
- Her tone of voice betrayed her impatience.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Tonfall
- Plural Form
- die Tonfälle
Related words
- gönnerhaft
Patronizing means behaving in a condescending and superior manner, often making others feel inferior.
- parasprachlich
paralinguistic
- barsch
Harsh
- imperatorisch
Imperious
- Intonation
Intonation
- Sprechweise
manner of speaking, diction
- vorwurfsvoll
Reproachful means expressing disapproval or blame.
- paralinguistisch
Paralinguistic
- Singsang
Chant
- Zungenschlag
Tone
Example sentences with “Tonfall”
Sein Tonfall war sehr freundlich. (His tone of voice was very friendly.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Tonfall?
The plural is 'Tonfälle'. It is a masculine noun (der).