Example: Met deze beslissing is de toon gezet voor het project.
Definition
"De toon is gezet" is a Dutch expression meaning that the initial attitude, mood, or approach has been established, often influencing how subsequent events or actions will unfold. For example, a decision can set the tone for a project, guiding its direction.
Translations
the tone has been set
el tono está marcado
el to està marcat
le ton est donné
der Ton ist gesetzt
il tono è dato
o tom está dado
Etymology
The phrase "de toon is gezet" literally translates to "the tone is set" in English. It derives from musical terminology where setting the tone means establishing a pitch or key, metaphorically extending to setting the initial mood or approach in various contexts. Did you know this phrase highlights how music concepts influence everyday language?
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"De toon is gezet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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the tone has been set