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den richtigen Ton treffen

to strike the right note

Türkçe: doğru tonu tutturmak

Noun
der Ton m.
Verb
treffen
Topic
Kommunikation
Register
Neutral register

In a sentence

Which form of treffen fills the gap?

Der Diplomat ____ den richtigen Ton in seiner Rede vor den Gästen.

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Der Diplomat traf den richtigen Ton in seiner Rede vor den Gästen.

How it is used

Means 'to strike the right note'—say or do exactly what's appropriate. Neutral register. Use in a job interview when you respond tactfully: 'Er traf den richtigen Ton.' Nuance: implies social sensitivity, not just correctness.

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