English–German

“sing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪŋən/

Example

Sie singt ein Lied.

She is singing a song.

Illustration for singen (sing)

How to say “sing” in German

“Sing” in German is singen.

A voice carries a tune, whether it comes from a person singing a song or a bird chirping.

Full entry for singen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with singen

Er singt laut beim Kochen.

He sings loudly while cooking.

Tips for using singen

  • The perfect tense uses haben: Sie hat ein Lied gesungen means 'She sang a song' or 'She has sung a song.'

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