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tuning

/tjʉːnɪŋ/

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verb

Stimmen

To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.

Examples :

"to tune a piano or a violin"

Ein Klavier oder eine Geige stimmen.

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verb

Abstimmen, justieren

To adjust or modify (esp. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally.

Examples :

"Tune your mind, and anything becomes possible."

Stimmen Sie Ihren Geist ab, und alles wird möglich.

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verb

Abstimmen

To adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel.

Examples :

"Tune to Channel 6 for all your favourite daytime shows."

Stellen Sie den Sender auf Kanal 6 für alle Ihre Lieblingssendungen am Tag ein.

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verb

Abstimmen, einstellen

(e.g. of senses or faculties) To adapt to or direct towards a particular target.

Examples :

"My ears were tuned to the sounds of the forest."

Meine Ohren waren auf die Geräusche des Waldes eingestellt.

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verb

Abstimmen, einstellen

To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.

Examples :

"The musician is tuning his guitar before the concert. "

Der Musiker stimmt seine Gitarre vor dem Konzert.

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verb

Abstimmen, anpassen, harmonisieren

To attune; to adapt in style of music; to make harmonious.

Examples :

"The band is tuning their instruments before the concert. "

Die Band stimmt ihre Instrumente vor dem Konzert ab.

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verb

Abstimmen, einstellen

To give a certain tone or character to.

Examples :

"The musician tuned the piano to create a more resonant sound. "

Der Musiker stimmte das Klavier, um einen resonanteren Klang zu erzeugen.

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verb

Singen, stimmen

To sing with melody or harmony.

Examples :

"The choir was tuning their voices together before the concert. "

Der Chor stimmte vor dem Konzert gemeinsam seine Stimmen.

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verb

Provozieren, necken

To cheek; to be impudent towards.

Examples :

"Are you tuning me?"

Provozierst du mich?

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noun

Abstimmung, Einstellen

Action of the verb to tune.

Examples :

"The tuning of the guitar before the concert took a long time. "

Die Abstimmung der Gitarre vor dem Konzert dauerte lange.

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