English–German
“folk song” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɔlksˌliːt/
Example
Wir singen oft das Volkslied unserer Heimat.
We often sing the folk song of our homeland.
How to say “folk song” in German
“Folk song” in German is Volkslied.
A community carries the same simple song from one generation to the next, changing it slightly as people sing it together.
Example sentences with Volkslied
Das Volkslied wird bei regionalen Festen gespielt.
The folk song is played at regional festivals.
Tips for using Volkslied
- Volkslied is neuter, with the plural Volkslieder rather than Volkslieds.